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Photochromprints @Photochromprints@mastodon.ozioso.online

Canal de Suez, navire et drague Zürich : Photoglob Company, ca. 1890-1910 Ships,Dredges,Canal construction,Egypt Suez Canal

#CanaldeSuez #PhotoglobCompany #EgyptSuezCanal #theSuezCanal #Egypt #photography #historicalPhotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017656984/

The image depicts a vintage scene at the Suez Canal, featuring two large ships and a dredging vessel. On the left side of the picture stands an impressive steamship with multiple tall masts and smokestacks, indicating it's likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The ship bears the inscription "S. & C." on its hull.

In contrast to this majestic sailing craft is a modern dredging vessel moored at what appears to be an industrial dockside area with hills in the background. This steam-powered dredge has numerous pipes and structures, including cranes and equipment for handling materials or debris from underwater excavation activities within the canal.

The water reflects the hazy sky above, suggesting either early morning light or a dusty environment typical of regions like Egypt during that period. Small boats can be seen near the dredging vessel, adding to the sense of activity on this busy stretch of the Suez Canal. The overall tone is sepia-like, indicative of photographic prints from an era before color photography was commonplace.

Notable features include technical advancements in maritime engineering and transportation as represented by these vessels, along with a glimpse into early industrial operations associated with canal construction or maintenance projects such as dredging.

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