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Sailing of the Hudsons Bay Company ships from Gravesend
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Sailing of the Hudsons Bay Company ships from Gravesend
Article and engraving from The Illustrated London News reporting on the Hudsons Bay Company. Date: 1845
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In this evocative image from 1845, published in The Illustrated London News, we witness the grand departure of the Hudsons Bay Company's ships from Gravesend, England. The Hudsons Bay Company, established in 1670, was a significant British trading organization with a monopoly over the fur trade in Rupert's Land, present-day Canada. The ships, laden with supplies and provisions for the company's employees and their families, are shown setting sail under clear skies and calm waters. The intricate details of the vessels, from their rigging to their ornate decorations, are beautifully captured in this engraving. The sight of these ships, which would have been a common one in the 19th century, is a testament to the extensive reach of British trade and exploration during this period. The Hudsons Bay Company's ships played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of Canada. They transported not only goods and supplies but also settlers, who established trading posts and communities in the vast wilderness of Rupert's Land. The fur trade was a major economic activity during this time, and the Hudsons Bay Company's ships were instrumental in facilitating this trade between Europe and Canada. This image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was being explored and mapped, and the Hudsons Bay Company's ships were a vital link between two continents.
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