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Fine Art Print : The first passenger paddle steamer, Henry Bells Ps Comet, on the Clyde in 1812. She carried passengers between Glasgow, Greenock and Helensburgh. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
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The first passenger paddle steamer, Henry Bells Ps Comet, on the Clyde in 1812. She carried passengers between Glasgow, Greenock and Helensburgh. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
The first passenger paddle steamer, Henry Bells Ps Comet, on the Clyde in 1812. She carried passengers between Glasgow, Greenock and Helensburgh. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920
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Carried Craft Glasgow Maritime Paddle Paddle Steamer Passenger Passengers Power Powered Propulsion River Boat Sail Sailing Scotland Service Ship Steam Steam Power Steamboat Successful Transport Transportation Vessel Wheels 1812 Commercially Greenock Helensburgh Henry Bell River Clyde Steam Propulsion
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the historic first passenger paddle steamer, Henry Bells Ps Comet, gracefully navigating the Clyde in Scotland in 1812. The Comet revolutionized transportation between Glasgow, Greenock, and Helensburgh by carrying passengers in comfort and style. This beautiful vintage print, taken from The Book of Ships published around 1920, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Bring the rich maritime history of Scotland into your home or office with this stunning fine art print from Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage print captures the historic moment of the first passenger paddle steamer, Henry Bells Ps Comet, sailing along the picturesque Clyde River in 1812. A true marvel of its time, this steam-powered vessel revolutionized transportation and marked a significant milestone in maritime history. With its distinctive paddle wheels propelling it forward, the Ps Comet carried passengers between Glasgow, Greenock, and Helensburgh with remarkable success. This illustration from The Book of Ships published around 1920 showcases the elegance and ingenuity of this pioneering craft. The Ps Comet's introduction heralded a new era in river travel as steam propulsion replaced traditional sail power. Its archival significance lies not only in being Scotland's first commercially successful passenger steamboat but also for paving the way for future advancements in steam technology. As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we are transported back to a time when rivers were bustling arteries connecting cities and towns. The sight of this magnificent vessel evokes feelings of nostalgia and admiration for those who dared to dream big and push boundaries. Let us celebrate Henry Bell's visionary creation that forever changed how people traversed waterways. This image serves as a reminder of our rich maritime heritage and pays homage to an extraordinary feat that propelled humanity into an exciting new age of transportation powered by steam.
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