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Launch of the "Earl of Hardwicke", Whaling Ship, at Cowes, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Launch of the "Earl of Hardwicke", Whaling Ship, at Cowes, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Launch of the "Earl of Hardwicke", Whaling Ship, at Cowes, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Launch of the "Earl of Hardwicke", Whaling Ship, at Cowes, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Launch of the "Earl of Hardwicke", Whaling Ship, at Cowes, 1850. Launch of...a fine barque, measuring about 256 tons...built for the Southern Whale-Fishery Company, by Messrs. Thomas and John White, the well-known shipbuilders of the above-mentioned place. The ship has been named the Earl of Hardwicke, in compliment to the Governor of the Company...'. [The vessel is]...being fitted with all despatch, and will be sent direct to the Company's station at Auckland Island, in order to prosecute the Whale Fishery from thence; in which pursuit [it] will have been preceded by the whaling-ships which the Company sent out in August last, conveying the preliminary expedition'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph captures the moment of the Earl of Hardwicke's grand launch at Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, in 1850. The Earl of Hardwicke was a fine barque, measuring approximately 256 tons, meticulously built for the Southern Whale-Fishery Company by the renowned shipbuilders Thomas and John White. The ship was named in honor of the Governor of the Company. The Earl of Hardwicke was being fitted with all despatch and was set to depart directly to the Company's station at Auckland Island to prosecute the Whale Fishery from there. It was preceded by the whaling ships that the Company had sent out in August of the previous year, carrying the preliminary expedition. The launch day was a significant event, as evidenced by the bunting and men in the photograph, eagerly watching the proceedings. The International Code of Signals and Maritime Signal Flags can be seen hoisted on the ships, indicating the importance of efficient communication in the vast expanse of the ocean. This photograph offers a glimpse into the industrial and maritime history of the 19th century, showcasing the vital role of whaling ships in international trade and transportation. The Earl of Hardwicke's launch marked the beginning of another successful venture for the Southern Whale-Fishery Company, further cementing their place in the thriving maritime industry.
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