The Snapshots in Time Collection
Steamship at Anchor in Harbor, Likely Nagasaki, Japan, c. 1890s
This harbor photograph, likely depicting Nagasaki, Japan, in the 1890s, shows an anchored steamship surrounded by small local craft against a backdrop of steep coastal mountains and a dense waterfront town. Nagasaki was a vital coaling and provisioning stop for steamship lines crossing the Pacific, frequently visited by travelers and military personnel en route to or from postings in the Philippines. Project: 218497