Location: Swinemünde Harbor (Świnoujście), Germany
Subject: Passengers disembarking from the steamship Berlin Key Points:
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View from the deck of the SS Berlin looking toward the harbor quay.
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A line of horse-drawn carriages (Droschken) waits to transport travelers to regional luxury retreats.
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Identifiable signage for Hotel Berringer (Swinemünde) and the Palast Hotel (Heringsdorf).
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The Swinemünde Lesehalle (Reading Room) and the municipal Water Tower are visible in the background.
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This port served as the primary gateway for high-society travelers visiting the “Imperial Spas” of the Baltic coast, including nearby Heringsdorf.