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Launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele" Iron Screw Steamer, at Blackwall, 1854. Creator: Unknown. Launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele" Iron Screw Steamer, at Blackwall, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele" Iron Screw Steamer, at Blackwall, 1854. Creator: Unknown. Launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele" Iron Screw Steamer, at Blackwall, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele" Iron Screw Steamer, at Blackwall, 1854. Steamship on the Thames in London. The Vittorio Emanuele has been constructed under the superintendence of Messrs Draper, Pietroni, and Co. of London...[and was launched]...from the shipyard of Messrs. Mare and Co. of Blackwall...[She was] an iron screw-steamer of 1500 tons burthen, and 280-horse power (the engines making by G. Rennie and Co), with accommodation for 250 passengers, 800 tons of merchandise, and 500 tons of coals...This boat forms the first of a fleet of steamers, to be constructed for the Transatlantic Company of Genoa...a commercial Company for establishing steam navigation for postal services and passengers and traffic communication between Genoa, France, Spain, and North and South America'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph captures the historic moment of the launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele," an iron screw steamer, at Blackwall in London in 1854. The vessel was built under the expert supervision of Messrs. Draper, Pietroni, and Co. of London and was constructed in the shipyard of Messrs. Mare and Co. of Blackwall. The "Vittorio Emanuele" was an impressive iron screw-steamer, boasting a burthen of 1500 tons and a powerful engine of 280 horsepower, provided by G. Rennie and Co. The ship was designed to accommodate 250 passengers, making it a significant advancement in passenger travel. The "Vittorio Emanuele" marked the beginning of a fleet of steamers for the Transatlantic Steamship Company of Genoa. This pioneering commercial enterprise aimed to establish steam navigation for postal services, passengers, and traffic communication between Genoa, France, Spain, and North and South America. The launch of this steamship represented a major milestone in the development of transatlantic travel and the growing influence of steam power in maritime transportation. This photograph, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1854, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the innovation and ambition of the era. The "Vittorio Emanuele" stands as a testament to the ingenuity and vision of those who dared to push the boundaries of maritime technology, paving the way for a new era of global connectivity and travel.
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