Kapitein en matrozen op het bovendek van een schip 1889

"Kapitein en matrozen op het bovendek van een schip" (Captain and Sailors on the Upper Deck of a Ship), captured in 1889 by Paul Güssfeldt, depicts a scene on the deck of a ship. The photograph shows the ship's captain, officers, and sailors going about their duties, including navigating the ship with its large wheel. The photo, which is a part of a series of photographs taken by Güssfeldt, offers a glimpse into the daily life of sailors and the ship's operation in the late 19th century. This work exemplifies the genre of documentary photography, capturing a moment in time with historical and societal significance.