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Canal boat for passengers and freight with framework for tarpaulin (top) and boat
Filename: 917_05_0390002684.jpg
Size: 4500 x 3749 (9.5MB)
Date: 27th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
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Canal boat for passengers and freight with framework for tarpaulin (top) and boat
Canal boat for passengers and freight with framework for tarpaulin (top) and boat for freight covered with tarpaulin (bottom). Rope leading out of picture to left is attached to draught horse on canal towpath. From Robert Fulton A Treatise on the Improve
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Media ID 9764165
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
Attached Boat Bottom Canal Civil Covered Draught Engineering Framework Freight Horse Industrial Leading Left Passengers Picture Revolution Robert Rope Tarpaulin Transport Treatise Fulton Improve Towpath
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of early industrial engineering and revolution in water transport. In the foreground, we see a remarkable canal boat designed to accommodate both passengers and freight. The boat is equipped with a framework for a tarpaulin on top, providing protection from the elements. Interestingly, another boat for freight can be observed in the lower part of the image, completely covered with tarpaulin. A rope leads out of the picture to the left, revealing its attachment to a sturdy draught horse on the canal towpath. This ingenious method allowed for efficient transportation along these waterways during that era. The photograph is reminiscent of Robert Fulton's groundbreaking treatise on improving canal systems and their associated infrastructure. Fulton was an influential figure in civil and industrial engineering, playing a pivotal role in shaping transportation networks across various regions. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation during this transformative period in history. It showcases how individuals like Fulton harnessed technology to create more efficient modes of transport for both goods and people. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic appeal but also recognize it as an important artifact representing advancements made within our society's ever-evolving landscape of transportation and logistics.
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