Framed Prints
Framed Print of Screw colliers unloading in the Thames, 1873. Creator: Unknown
Screw colliers unloading in the Thames, 1873. A great improvement in the system of unloading colliers in the port of London has been introduced by Messrs. Cory, the owners of the largest fleet of screw-steamers employed in this trade. Most of the old sailing colliers...are unloaded here by the old method of setting a gang of men, coal- whippers, as they are called, to raise the coal from the bottom of the ship's hold by their combined strength and weight...Instead of this clumsy and barbarous fashion, Messrs. Cory have stationed in the river, nearly opposite Blackwall, a derrick fitted on each side with three steam-cranes, made to turn on a pivot, so that they can, after lifting the loaded box or basket from the ship, easily carry it round and pour its contents down the shoot, through which the coal descends into lighters or barges stationed beneath. Two ships can by these means be unloaded at the same time, one at each side of the derrick, and the process is so expeditious that a cargo of 800 or 900 tons may be disposed of in about six hours. Our Illustration shows it at work, with a few of the lighters in attendance, and the steam-tug which is to tow them up the river'. From Illustrated London News, 1873. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41196160
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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"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.1cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
