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The Opening of the New Route to India by the Canadian Pacific Railway, 1891. Creator: Unknown
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The Opening of the New Route to India by the Canadian Pacific Railway, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of the New Route to India by the Canadian Pacific Railway; showing the "Empress of India" passing through "Lions Gate, " Vancouver, 1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
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This historic photograph, titled 'The Opening of the New Route to India by the Canadian Pacific Railway,' captures a pivotal moment in Canadian and global history. The image, published in 'The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper' in 1891, shows the Empress of India steamship passing through Lions Gate, Vancouver, marking the official opening of the new transpacific route connecting Canada to India via the Pacific Ocean. The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), which completed the transcontinental railroad in 1885, had long aspired to extend its reach beyond North America. The new maritime route, made possible by the CPR's acquisition of several steamships, significantly reduced the travel time between the Eastern and Western hemispheres, revolutionizing transportation and commerce. The Empress of India, a magnificent steamship, is depicted here in all its glory as it sails through Lions Gate, a natural landmark at the entrance of Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The image, an engraving from the nineteenth century, captures the grandeur of the steamship against the vast, blue Pacific Ocean, symbolizing the vastness and power of the British Empire's transportation network. The opening of this new route not only strengthened Canada's connection to its imperial ties but also positioned the country as a key player in global trade and commerce. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity, ambition, and determination of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and the British Empire during the Victorian era.
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