The conveyance of the wounded (in front of the depot hospital inside the north gate of Kinchow castle) Possibly 1895

This photograph, taken by the Ordnance Survey Office on the 28th March 1905, depicts the conveyance of wounded soldiers outside Kinchow Castle. The image offers insight into the Russo-Japanese War and its representation by institutions. The scene captures a moment of wartime logistics, with wounded soldiers being transported, likely to receive medical attention. The use of the Ordnance Survey Office, an institution typically associated with mapping and strategic planning, to document this scene highlights the instrumental role of visual media in shaping public perception of the conflict. Photography served as a tool for both documenting and propagandizing the war. Images like this could shape public sentiment, emphasizing either the efficiency of military operations or the human cost of war. Further research into the archives of the Ordnance Survey Office and contemporary media reports would reveal more about the intended audience and purpose of this photograph. This approach provides insight into the complex social and institutional forces that shaped its creation and reception.