Poster Print : Tientsin (Tianjin) dockside
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Tientsin (Tianjin) dockside
A good view of Tientsin (now Tianjin) dockside in China, showing the railway sidings next to the embarkation platform for the troopship moored alongside. The British Inniskilling Fusiliers are on board the train about to transfer to the ship for return to Europe and the battlefields of the First World War. Date: C.1914
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Media ID 14118522
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Alongside Docks Dockside Embarkation Fusiliers Inniskilling Moored Platform Siding Sidings Tianjin Tientsin Track Troopship
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning Tientsin (Tianjin) Dockside poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the early 20th century with a breathtaking view of the bustling Chinese port. Witness the railway sidings and the embarkation platform, as a troopship moors alongside, ready for departure. Ideal for creating an authentic historical atmosphere in your home or office, this high-quality poster print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and world travelers alike. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your space."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in history as members of the British Inniskilling Fusiliers prepare to embark on their journey back to Europe and the battlefields of the First World War from the dockside of Tianjin, China, in around 1914. The railway sidings next to the embarkation platform are a hive of activity as soldiers and their equipment are loaded onto the waiting train. The troopship, moored alongside, looms large in the background, its decks empty and ready to receive the soldiers. The scene at Tianjin dockside during the 1910s was a crucial transport hub for the movement of troops and supplies between Europe and the Far East. The railway system played a vital role in facilitating this transportation, enabling the efficient movement of large numbers of soldiers and their equipment to and from the ports. The Inniskilling Fusiliers, an infantry regiment of the British Army, were among the many units that passed through Tianjin during this period. Their departure from China marked the end of their tour of duty in the Far East and the beginning of their journey back to the battlefields of Europe. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the global reach of the First World War and the role that China and its ports played in the logistical support of the war effort.
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