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Thames wherry being passed by a steam ferry - Essex, England
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Thames wherry being passed by a steam ferry - Essex, England
Thames wherry (with many-times-repaired sails) being passed by a steam ferry - off the coast of Essex, England. Date: 1911
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Media ID 18074469
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barge Craft Essex Feb18 Ferry Passed Sail Sails Steamship Wherry
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In this evocative photograph taken in February 1911, off the coast of Essex, England, a traditional Thames wherry glides serenely through the water as it is passed by a modern steam ferry. The Thames wherry, with its many-times-repaired sails billowing in the wind, is a testament to the enduring charm of the region's maritime heritage. The sailboat, a quintessential symbol of the English countryside, has long been a staple of the Thames estuary, its shallow waters and tidal conditions making it an ideal location for these traditional, flat-bottomed boats. The steam ferry, on the other hand, represents the inexorable march of progress. Its powerful engine belches out plumes of smoke as it cuts through the water, leaving the wherry in its wake. The contrast between the two vessels is striking, a reminder of the changing landscape of the Thames and the evolving nature of transportation on its waters. Despite the advances of technology, the Thames wherry remains a cherished part of the region's cultural identity. Its simple, elegant design and connection to the area's rich maritime history continue to draw visitors and admirers alike. This photograph captures a moment in time, a fleeting instant in which the old and the new coexist, each representing a unique and important chapter in the story of the Thames and its surrounding communities. This image, taken in the early 1910s, is a poignant reminder of the enduring allure of the Thames and the traditional boats that have sailed its waters for centuries. It is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the rhythm of life was set by the ebb and flow of the tide and the gentle sway of the sails. The Thames wherry and the steam ferry may represent different eras, but together they tell a story of resilience, adaptation, and the enduring power of tradition.
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