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Sailors swab the decks after refuelling their ship
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Sailors swab the decks after refuelling their ship
Sailors, many in bare feet, clean the decks after coal has been put into the hold. Coal was known by the sailors as black diamonds, because the admiralty specification called for expensive coal on ships. Much soap and water is needed to clean the planks. Date: 1916
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Amidst the hustle and bustle of a busy wartime harbor, a group of sailors are seen diligently swabbing the decks of their ship after a refueling operation in this evocative photograph from 1916. The sailors, many of them barefoot, are meticulously cleaning the planks with brooms and mops, having just finished unloading bags of coal from the hold. Coal was a precious commodity during the First World War, referred to by the sailors as 'black diamonds,' due to the high-quality and costly nature of the coal used by the Admiralty for powering their ships. The coal had left a thick layer of grime on the decks, which required a generous amount of soap and water to clean effectively. The sailors' determined expressions and focused efforts convey the importance of maintaining the ship in top condition for the ongoing military conflict. This poignant image captures a moment of hard work and dedication in the face of adversity during the First World War.
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