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Loading a car onto a ferry steamer at the Quay at Oban. Oban is a resort town within
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Loading a car onto a ferry steamer at the Quay at Oban. Oban is a resort town within
Loading a car onto a ferry steamer at the Quay at Oban. Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. 23rd August 1951
Ted Heanley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Oban
Argyll and Bute
Scotland
DM B4098
Media ID 21699784
© Mirrorpix
Argyll And Bute Boat Boats Coast Ferries Front Quay Scotland Scottish Seaside Esplanade Oban
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Captured in the summer of 1951, this vintage print takes us back to a bygone era at the Quay in Oban, Scotland. The bustling resort town of Oban, nestled within the picturesque Argyll and Bute council area, was a popular destination for holidaymakers seeking seaside adventures. In this snapshot from history, we witness an intriguing moment as a car is being carefully loaded onto a ferry steamer named Lochinvar. The Quay comes alive with activity as passengers eagerly await their voyage across the sparkling waters of Scotland's coast. The scene exudes nostalgia with its classic 1950s charm - sleek cars lining up on the esplanade and boats bobbing gently in the sea. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when travel was more leisurely and unhurried. Ted Heanley's expert eye captures not only the transport aspect but also showcases Oban's stunning natural beauty. The tranquil blue hues of both sky and water create an enchanting backdrop against which this maritime ballet unfolds. This image transports us back to an era where summers were filled with carefree exploration and endless possibilities awaited just beyond that quayside. It invites us to reminisce about idyllic holidays spent by the sea while igniting our imagination about what adventures may have awaited those fortunate enough to board that ferry steamer.
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