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Container Terminal EAW516637
Filename: eaw516637.jpg
Size: 4572 x 4623 (30.5MB)
Date: 8th March 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Aer
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
© Historic England Archive
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Container Terminal EAW516637
Container Terminal, Western Avenue, Southampton. The Port of Southampton has the second largest container terminal in the UK. It is approached by a deeply dredged channel of the River Test. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1987
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Media ID 13328306
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This print captures the bustling Container Terminal EAW516637, located on Western Avenue in Southampton. As one of the largest container terminals in the United Kingdom, it stands as a testament to the city's maritime significance. The Port of Southampton boasts an impressive infrastructure that supports its thriving trade industry. The image showcases a snapshot from 1987, taken by Aerofilms Ltd, offering a glimpse into this vital hub of activity during that era. The terminal is strategically positioned along the deeply dredged channel of the River Test, allowing for seamless access and smooth navigation for incoming and outgoing vessels. With its intricate network of cranes, containers stacked high like colorful building blocks, and ships lining up at berths ready to load or unload their precious cargo, this photograph encapsulates the vibrancy and efficiency of port operations. It serves as a reminder of how crucial ports are for global commerce and economic growth. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this remarkable image provides valuable insight into Britain's rich maritime heritage. It celebrates not only Southampton's pivotal role in international trade but also highlights the continuous evolution and advancements made within port logistics over time. As we gaze upon this historic scene frozen in time through Aerofilms' lens, we can't help but be captivated by both its visual beauty and its representation of human ingenuity at work – forever etching itself into our collective memory.
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