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The Opening of Sunderland South Docks, 20 June, 1850 (oil on canvas)

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The Opening of Sunderland South Docks, 20 June, 1850 (oil on canvas)
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Artist
Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68) / English
Location
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK
Medium
oil on canvas
Date
1850 AD (C19th AD)
Dimensions
102.5x163 cms
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The opening of the massive South Dock on 20th June 1850 was a major event in the history of Sunderland. George Hudson (the 'Railway King') had a leading part in the development of the South Dock. He is shown raising his hat, highlighted by a cloud of steam from a nearby ship. The celebrations were watched by the shareholders of the Sunderland Dock Company and the River Wear Commissioners. Music was supplied by the Marquess of Londonderry's band. The Dock was built to combat the difficulties of the shallow and narrow River Wear;

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19th century / boat / transport / pier / port / Carmichael John Wilson (1800-68) / England / United Kingdom / Europe / painter / artist / art / harbour / ship / ships / city / docks / shipping / quay / coastal scene / flags / sea / town / tyne and wear / port / sunderland / Painting / Mzpainting

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