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Madras Seaport
circa 1785: The English settlement of Fort St George on the Coromandel Coast. Madras, founded by the East India Company grew up around this seaport. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)
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18th Century Boat English Females Format Landscape Fort Harbor India Row Boat Rowboat Shore St Georges Grenada Stock Market And Exchange Vessel Coromandel Peninsula
Madras Seaport - A Glimpse into the English Settlement of Fort St George in 1785
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. This photo print, captured by the talented Edward Gooch, takes us back to a significant moment in history. The year is 1785, and we find ourselves at Madras Seaport on the Coromandel Coast. Here lies the heart of the English settlement known as Fort St George, which played a crucial role in shaping India's destiny. In this picturesque landscape format, our eyes are drawn to a rowboat gracefully gliding through the calm waters. Two figures can be seen aboard - one male and one female - representing diversity amidst this bustling port city. As we explore further, an array of vessels dotting the harbor comes into view; their presence symbolizes trade connections that spanned continents during this era. The fort itself stands proudly in the background, serving as a testament to British colonial influence and power. Surrounding it is a vibrant group of individuals engaged in various activities along the beach shore - perhaps merchants discussing finance or locals immersed in arts and culture. Edward Gooch's masterful composition transports us back to an age when Madras was still finding its footing as an East India Company stronghold. This evocative image serves not only as a window into history but also reminds us of how seaports like these were pivotal hubs for commerce and exchange between nations.
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