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Manchester Ship Canal, 19th century

Manchester Ship Canal, 19th-century artwork. This canal, constructed between 1887 and 1893, opened on 1 January 1894. It provided a route for shipping from the Mersey Estuary to Manchester, UK, covering a distance of some 58 kilometres. Here, a steam-powered boat is approaching a railway bridge. Artwork from the 13th volume (first period of 1894) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

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1890s 1893 1894 Annual Volume Barge Boat Bridge Canal Civil Engineering Engineering French La Science Illustree Liverpool Louis Figuier Magazine Manchester Popular Science Ship Steam Power Steaming Transport Transportation Travelling Victorian Water Way Weekly Manchester Ship Canal Mono Chrome Railway Bridge


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This 19th-century artwork captures the essence of the revolutionary Manchester Ship Canal, a feat of engineering that forever transformed transportation in the United Kingdom. Constructed between 1887 and 1893, this monumental canal provided a vital route for shipping from the Mersey Estuary to Manchester, covering an impressive distance of approximately 58 kilometers. In this monochrome illustration from La Science Illustree, we witness a steam-powered boat gracefully approaching a magnificent railway bridge. The scene exudes both historical charm and industrial prowess as it showcases the intersection of Victorian technology and transportation. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings to life the bustling waterway that played a crucial role in connecting Liverpool with Manchester during this era. This artwork serves as a testament to human ingenuity and highlights how civil engineering can shape history. As one delves into this mesmerizing piece, they are transported back in time to an age when steam power reigned supreme and transport by barge was at its peak. It is through such illustrations that we gain insight into our rich past and appreciate the advancements made over centuries. This remarkable print not only commemorates an important chapter in British history but also pays tribute to Louis Figuier's renowned publication, La Science Illustree. Its inclusion within their annual volume signifies its significance as an emblematic example of popular science artistry capturing technological progress during the late 1800s.

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