Description: A one-of a kind antique photo from the photo collection of Pacific Northwest photographer Oscar Loomis. His 1927-1937 collection spans a number of fascinating voyages on ships and on foot. Mr Loomis would go on to join the Merchant Marines in WWII. This personal photo is likely the only original in existence. Type & Size: A 4.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition; may have missing portions, age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Reverse side may have remnants (that do not affect the image) from being in a photo album or collection. Please see photos. This photograph depicts a large passenger ship identified as the "Empress of Canada" navigating through the 1st Narrows in Vancouver Harbor, British Columbia. The ship is seen in full view from the side, allowing the viewer to appreciate its structure and design. It was taken in 1931, as indicated by the text on the back of the photograph.The Empress of Canada was an ocean liner built and operated by the Canadian Pacific Steamships. Launched in 1920, it was used for both passenger travel and freight between Canada and the Asia-Pacific region. The 1st Narrows is the official name for the waters that link the Burrard Inlet to the Strait of Georgia, a significant feature of Vancouver's maritime geography.Present in this photo: None.
Price: 37 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-27T14:49:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: ship, ocean liner, Canadian Pacific, Burrard Inlet, 1930s ships,
Theme: maritime, transportation, cities & towns, history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1931
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
