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Framed Print of The East African Slave Trade: destruction of a dhow, 1873. Creator: Unknown
The East African Slave Trade: destruction of a dhow, 1873. Small vessel...used by the Arab slave dealers from the Red Sea and Persian Gulf to the Mozambique Channel...the sketch engraved...[was] sent us by Mr. Thomas Mitchell, Assistant Paymaster of H. M. S. Magpie...'we sighted, off Cape Madraka, a dhow, which on seeing us immediately began making for the shore. Of course we gave chase, knowing what her game was...but we did not succeed in cutting her off, and she beached, through a tremendous surf...We then saw some of the crew land, and those left on board threw the slaves overboard, while those on shore assisted them to land as they were washed up. About 150 slaves were landed in this manner, and then the dhow broke up, and the slaves were conveyed...away towards the hills...The object of the captain in wrecking his vessel in this extraordinary manner was to save as much of his cargo of slaves as possible, though his chance of saving many was very doubtful...many fine prizes are lost in this way, especially where the surf on the beach is sufficient to prevent the possibility of our landing and following. Her stern was seen to be lifted high up in the air [as] she lowered her sail. The headland in the distance is Ras or Cape Khashaïm'. From Illustrated London News, 1873. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41199308
Controversial Controversy Dhow Enslaved People Enslaved Person Indian Ocean Ocean Royal Navy Shipwreck Shipwrecked Slave Slave Trade Slaver Slavery Slaves Surf Tanzania Wave Waves Zanzibar Zanzibar Tanzania
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 17cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
