Colombian Navy River Base, Barranquilla, c1940s

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Colombian Navy River Base, Barranquilla, c1940s

Colombian Navy River Base, Barranquilla, c1940s. From Barranquilla. [Raul de la Espriella B. Barranquilla]

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Media ID 14997714

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Aeroplane Air Transport Airplane Atlantico Barranquilla Colombia Colombian Espriella Headquarters Palm Tree Plane Raul De La Raul De La Espriella South American Naval Warfare Postal Service

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the Colombian Navy River Base in Barranquilla during the 1940s. The image showcases a picturesque scene where nature meets transportation, as a river peacefully flows alongside towering palm trees. The base's headquarters stand proudly on the riverbank, exuding an air of strength and resilience. In this snapshot from history, we catch a glimpse of Colombia's strategic location in South America, with its vast waterways serving as vital communication routes for both war and trade. Boats dotting the river surface remind us of their crucial role in transporting goods and people across this beautiful country. The presence of an airplane parked nearby hints at the changing times, as air transport begins to play a more significant role in connecting distant regions. This vintage postcard-like photograph captures not only a specific moment but also represents an entire era—the forties—when naval warfare was evolving rapidly. As we admire this lithograph brought to life by Raul de la Espriella B. , we are reminded of Colombia's rich geographical features that make it truly unique. From dense forests to majestic rivers like the one depicted here, this country is blessed with natural wonders that have shaped its history and culture.

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