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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: H0673 |
| Description: As steam replaced sail, large amounts of coal were needed on the Thames to refuel the thousands of ships that converged on London from around the world. Coal was also in demand from the new power stations and gasworks that were built along the Thames during the late 19th century. |
| Creator: The Illustrated London News |
| Date: 29 November 1873 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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