The Bay State Steam-Boat, 1854 Creator: Unknown

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The Bay State Steam-Boat, 1854 Creator: Unknown

The Bay State Steam-Boat, 1854 From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

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Cassells Illustrated Family Paper Dock Docks Dockside Massachusetts Paddle Steamer Paddle Steamers Steam Boat Steamboat Steamer Boat Wharf

EDITORS COMMENTS
an intriguing black and white illustration from the 19th century, depicts a paddle steamer named after the state of Massachusetts, moored at a bustling dockside. The image is taken from Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper, a weekly publication from London that ran from December 1853 to December 1854. The steamboat, a prominent figure against the backdrop of the country landscape, is surrounded by a crowd of onlookers, both men and women, dressed in the fashion of the era. Their curious gazes are fixed on the boat, perhaps in awe of the marvel of water transportation that had taken the United States by storm during the 19th century. The Bay State Steam-Boat, with its large, paddle wheels at the rear, cuts an imposing figure against the calm waters. The boat's elegant design, with its tall smokestacks and ornate details, is a testament to the ingenuity and industrial prowess of the time. The dockside scene is a hive of activity, with various cargo being loaded and unloaded from other boats and carts, adding to the sense of movement and energy. The illustration captures the spirit of transportation and commerce during the 19th century in the United States, a time when steam-powered boats revolutionized the way goods and people were transported across bodies of water. The image, though unsigned, is a valuable historical record of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the past and the role that steam-powered boats played in shaping the transportation landscape of the United States. The Bay State Steam-Boat remains an intriguing subject for historians, transport enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of technology and transportation.

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