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The Duilio, Italian Ironclad, recently launched at Castellamare, Bay of Naples, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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The Duilio, Italian Ironclad, recently launched at Castellamare, Bay of Naples, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Duilio, Italian Ironclad, recently launched at Castellamare, Bay of Naples, 1876. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. H. Cooke, of Rome. The Duilio takes her name from Caius Duilius, who was appointed Roman Consul 260 years before the birth of Christ...[She was] constructed for the Italian Royal Navy...The ceremony was simple. After the priests had given their benediction to the vessel, Princess Margherita pulled the ribbons which were attached to the baptismal bottle of champagne, and the hitherto nameless monster became the Duilio...the ship reposed unsupported in her cradle; the hydraulic pumps were used; and away she went, as easily and gracefully as ever any vessel took to the water. There was not the slightest let or hindrance during the whole operation. The Italians may congratulate themselves on the successful birth of perhaps the largest vessel of war in the world'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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The Duilio, an impressive new addition to the Italian Royal Navy, was recently launched at Castellamare in the Bay of Naples in 1876. Named after Caius Duilius, a Roman Consul 260 years prior to Christ's birth, this ironclad warship was a testament to Italy's naval prowess. The launch ceremony was marked by a simple yet significant event. After the priests had blessed the vessel, Princess Margherita pulled the ribbons attached to the baptismal bottle of champagne, symbolically bestowing the ship's name upon it. With a graceful ease, The Duilio slipped from her cradle and into the water, leaving no hindrance or resistance behind. The successful launch marked a significant milestone for Italy, as The Duilio was believed to be one of the largest vessels of war in the world at the time. This engraving, based on a sketch by H. Cooke of Rome, captures the moment of triumph and pride as the Italian people welcomed their newest naval asset into the world.
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