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Dudgeon's new double-screw iron steam-ship Flora, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Dudgeon's new double-screw iron steam-ship Flora, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Dudgeon's new double-screw iron steam-ship Flora, 1862. A most important and interesting trial-trip has been made with this new vessel, attended with an unusual degree of interest...from the fact that the peculiar form of the vessel's construction and the disposition of her propelling steam-power, if successful on trial, combined the requisites required for our smaller ships of war...and smaller craft, as gun-vessels of six guns and less, inasmuch as she was the representative of a class of ship capable of carrying a heavy armament of guns, with a large engine-power, at a light draught of water, possessing at the same time a power of manoeuvring in a small space such as could not, under any circumstances, be possessed by a vessel with the ordinary single screw [ie propeller]...there can be no doubt that the Flora is the fastest screw steam-ship afloat. Her builders are Messrs. Dudgeon, of Millwall (both of hull and engines)...The Flora, however, is the first vessel that has been fitted with two screws and engines working separately and independently of each other; and herein lies the value of the principle in a military point of view, as giving a ship a means of rapidly revolving under steam and changing her position to any required point'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This print showcases Dudgeon's revolutionary double-screw iron steam-ship Flora, taken in 1862. The image captures the essence of a groundbreaking trial-trip that sparked immense interest and excitement within the maritime community. The Flora was not just any ordinary vessel; it represented a new class of ships capable of carrying heavy armaments while maintaining exceptional maneuverability in small spaces.
Designed by the esteemed builders Messrs. Dudgeon of Millwall, the Flora boasted two screws and engines that worked independently from each other - a pioneering concept at the time. This innovative feature allowed the ship to swiftly change position under steam power, making it an invaluable asset from a military standpoint.
The significance of this vessel cannot be overstated; its unique construction and propelling steam-power set it apart as one of the fastest screw steam-ships on record. With its ability to carry a substantial armament while navigating shallow waters with ease, the Flora truly embodied excellence in naval engineering.
As we gaze upon this historic image, we are reminded of the ingenuity and craftsmanship that went into creating such a remarkable vessel. The legacy of Dudgeon's double-screw iron steam-ship Flora lives on as a testament to human innovation and progress in maritime technology.
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