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Framed Print of Coaling station, Fernando Po, 1873. Creator: Unknown
Coaling station, Fernando Po, 1873. There is always a small quantity of coal kept at this island for the use of her Majesty's cruisers [ie warships of the British Royal Navy]. The sheds are situated some little distance from the town. Coaling on the West Coast of Africa would be terrible work were it not for the Kroomen, whose great strength and comparative immunity from the dangers of the climate render them invaluable. In her Majesty's squadron on the West Coast, Kroomen are allowed in the proportion of about fifteen to one hundred white men. This beautiful and luxuriant little island is by no means free from African fever, except, perhaps, in the high region of the interior, where there is a mission. It is said that a padre, after living in perfect health at the mission for a number of years, went down into the town on business or pleasure, and in a few days died of fever. From Fernando Po on a clear day may be seen the high land in the neighbourhood of the Cameroons river, so called by the Spaniards on account of the quantity of prawns (camerones) to be found there. In this high land it is proposed to establish a trading settlement, and perhaps a sanitary station'. From Illustrated London News, 1873. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41199148
Anglo Ashanti Wars Bioko Central Africa Coal Fernando Po Fuel Huts Island Third Anglo Ashanti War Tropical West Africa
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.3cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
