Stoomschip de Dandie van Paul Sandel bij de eerste vaart, Sumatra 1905 1905

This black and white photograph, taken in 1905 by an unknown photographer, captures the "Dandie" steamship during its maiden voyage in Sumatra. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the vessel docked, its name clearly visible, with a crane and a pile of wooden beams in the foreground. The "Dandie" steamship is a fascinating example of early 20th-century maritime technology in the Dutch East Indies, offering a glimpse into the colonial era of the region. The photograph's composition emphasizes the ship's size and its role in transporting goods and people across Sumatra.