Photographic Print : Overland Low Water Land
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Overland Low Water Land
At low water the Indian mails are landed from the steam packet by rowing boat at Folkestone. Date: 1844
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Media ID 14290177
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1844 Folkestone Landed Mails Overland Packet Rowing
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Overland Low Water Land," transports you to the historic seaport of Folkestone in 1844. Witness the intriguing moment as Indian mails are skillfully rowed ashore from a steam packet during low tide. Sourced from the extensive archive of Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed print offers a unique glimpse into the past, perfect for adding character and charm to your home or office space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18.2cm (12" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, hailing from the year 1844, offers a glimpse into the past of overland communication methods during the Victorian era. The photograph, titled "Overland Low Water Land," depicts a tranquil scene at Folkestone harbor in England. At low tide, the Indian mails are being unloaded from a steam packet by means of a rowing boat. The steam packet, a technological marvel of the time, had revolutionized sea travel, significantly reducing the time it took to transport goods and messages between various parts of the British Empire. However, during low tide, the shallow waters made it impossible for the steam packet to dock directly at the shore. Instead, the mailbags were carefully transported from the steam packet to the shore by rowing boats manned by local sailors. The Indian mails, a term used during this period to refer to mail from India, were of great importance as they carried news, letters, and other essential items between the far-flung corners of the British Empire. The efficient and reliable delivery of these mails was crucial for maintaining the connectivity and cohesion of the vast empire. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and resilience of the people of the time who devised creative solutions to overcome the challenges posed by the natural environment. The image also underscores the significance of the mail service in the context of historical communications and the role it played in shaping the world we live in today.
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