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Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898)
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Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898)
864818 Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898); (add.info.: Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) English politician and social reformer born at Bristol, called the sailor's friend. Campaigned against coffin ships, overloaded, unseaworthy vessles, often over insured. In 1876 the Merchant Shipping Act was passed by Parliament forcing all British registered ships to be marked with a line, the Plimsoll Line, marking its maximum loading. From "Men of Mark" by Thompson Cooper (London, c1880). Woodburytype after photograph by Lock & Whitfield (active 1860s-1880s), English photographers.); Universal History Archive/UIG
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Bristol Ellipse Full Suit Member Of Parliament One Mid Adult Man Only Plimsoll Line Safety Samuel Plimsoll Short Hair Woodburytype Men Of Mark Thompson Cooper
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This striking portrait print captures the determined gaze of Samuel Plimsoll, a prominent English politician and social reformer known as the sailor's friend. Born in Bristol in 1824, Plimsoll dedicated his life to advocating for the safety of sailors at sea.
Plimsoll famously campaigned against 'coffin ships', overloaded and unseaworthy vessels that put countless lives at risk. His efforts led to the passing of the Merchant Shipping Act in 1876, which mandated all British registered ships to be marked with a line known as the Plimsoll Line. This line indicated each ship's maximum loading capacity, ensuring safer voyages for all aboard.
In this woodburytype print based on a photograph by Lock & Whitfield, Plimsoll is depicted with a distinguished profile, sporting a moustache and beard characteristic of his era. The image exudes strength and determination, reflecting his unwavering commitment to improving maritime safety.
As one of the "Men of Mark" highlighted in Thompson Cooper's book from London circa 1880, Samuel Plimsoll remains an enduring figure in British history. His legacy lives on through the lasting impact of his advocacy for seafarers' well-being and his crucial role in establishing vital maritime regulations that continue to save lives today.
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