Title

Coaling a boat

Caption

Coaling a boat, Hamburg, Germany. Steam ships had to carry enough coal in their holds to power their engines until they could reach the next port where they could refuel. Engraving from "Good Words" (London, 1893).

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07114_010889P

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Rights managed

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27,2Mb (3,3Mb) / 11,8in x 8,9in / 3543 x 2684 (300dpi)