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Squad of sappers and miners coming ashore in a sampan at Chemulpo, c1904. Creator: Robert Lee Dunn
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Squad of sappers and miners coming ashore in a sampan at Chemulpo, c1904. Creator: Robert Lee Dunn
Squad of sappers and miners coming ashore in a sampan at Chemulpo, c1904
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This photograph, titled "Squad of sappers and miners coming ashore in a sampan at Chemulpo, c1904," captures a historic moment during the early 20th century as a group of sappers and miners arrive at the Asian port of Chemulpo, now known as Incheon, South Korea. The image, taken by American photographer Robert Lee Dunn, depicts a squad of men disembarking from a traditional Asian sampan boat, which was commonly used for transporting passengers and goods across the sea. The men, dressed in military uniforms and carrying equipment, appear focused and determined as they make their way ashore, likely to begin their work on the frontier of industrial development in Asia. At the turn of the 20th century, Chemulpo was an important port city in Asia, serving as a key transit point for trade between Japan, Korea, and other parts of the world. The Russo-Japanese War, which took place from 1904 to 1905, further increased the strategic importance of the port. The arrival of these sappers and miners, who were likely involved in military engineering or coal mining industries, underscores the meeting of frontiers between the old and the new, as well as the ongoing geopolitical tensions of the time. This photograph is a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the people and events that shaped the geography and history of Asia during the 1900s. The image is part of the Robert Lee Dunn collection held at the Library of Congress, a testament to the rich heritage of photography and the enduring legacy of the past.
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