Description: This is an original photo from a sailor who served aboard USS General H. B. Freeman (AP-123), a Squier-class transport ship during WWII. It was acquired in a collection from an Estate in New York.Type & Size: A 5x4" original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition; light age wear, corners may have slight damage. Please see photos. This photograph shows a view from above of a traditional wooden boat tied up in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1945. A couple of individuals are visible onboard the boat, potentially engaged in daily activities or rituals. The presence of ropes and chains suggests that the boat is moored, and various items are scattered around the deck, indicative of life aboard the vessel.This photo depicts a typical scene from daily life in Calcutta during World War II, capturing the cultural and maritime essence of the time. In 1945, Calcutta was a significant port city, bustling with maritime activities and diverse cultural practices, reflecting the historical significance of the region in the midst of the war."The 'ship' that tied us up in Calcutta. Characters are mohammeds & are praying on their praying mats that they do 7 times a day"
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-14T12:57:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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: sailor, transport, ship, maritime, India, 1945, Calcutta, prayin
Theme: cultures & ethnicities, maritime, conflicts & wars, community li
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1945
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5x4 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
