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Channel Tunnel attempt between Dover and Folkestone, Kent
Channel Tunnel digging attempt between Dover and Folkestone, Kent, with machinery and workmen. Date: 1880
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Attempt Channel Digging Dover Engineering Folkestone Harbours Hoist Labour Labourer Labourers Machinery Tunnel Wheel Workman Workmen
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1. Title: "The Dawn of Underwater Engineering: Channel Tunnel Attempt between Dover and Folkestone, Kent, 1880" This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of underwater engineering, as workmen and machinery toil away at the Channel Tunnel digging attempt between Dover and Folkestone, Kent, in 1880. The coastal landscape of Folkestone and Dover, with their harbors and ports, provide a picturesque backdrop to this groundbreaking endeavor. In the foreground, a large wheel and hoist system dominate the scene, as workmen operate it with determination and focus. The wheel, a vital component of the digging process, is used to lift heavy materials and equipment to the surface. The hoist, in turn, lowers the excavated soil and rock back down into the tunnel shaft. The intricate network of ropes and pulleys, essential for the smooth functioning of the hoist, can be seen in the upper right corner of the image. The laborers, dressed in heavy work clothes and caps, are seen working in unison, shoveling soil and debris out of the tunnel. Their faces are etched with the grit and determination required to overcome the challenges of underwater digging in the Victorian era. The sheer scale of the machinery and the labor force underscores the monumental effort involved in this ambitious project. The Channel Tunnel attempt between Dover and Folkestone marked a significant milestone in the field of engineering, paving the way for future underwater tunnel projects. Though this particular attempt did not succeed, it laid the foundation for the eventual construction of the Channel Tunnel in the late 20th century. This photograph serves as a testament to the ingenuity, hard work, and perseverance of the human spirit in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
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