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The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company's new steam-boat The Prince Imperial, 1864. Creators: Edwin Weedon, Unknown
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The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company's new steam-boat The Prince Imperial, 1864. Creators: Edwin Weedon, Unknown
The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company's new steam-boat The Prince Imperial, 1864. Our Engraving represents the new paddle-wheel steam-boat Prince Imperial, which was launched a few weeks since from the yard of her builders, Messrs. James Ash and Son, Cubitt's Town, Millwall, [London]. This vessel, which is considered the most powerful, in proportion to her tonnage, of all the steamers yet constructed on the Thames, is of 507 tons burden, and her dimensions are 180 ft. length between perpendiculars, 24 ft. breadth of beam, and 12 ft. 6 in. depth of hold. Her engines are by Messrs. Penn and Son. She has lately made a trial-trip from Calais to Dover, previously to being placed on the regular mail-packet service of the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company. The passage across the Channel was made upon this occasion in the extraordinary short time of one hour and twelves minutes, the quickest passage ever known'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This stunning print captures the impressive new steam-boat, The Prince Imperial, of The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company in 1864. Launched from the yard of her builders, Messrs. James Ash and Son in Cubitt's Town, Millwall (London), this vessel is a true marvel of engineering.
With a tonnage of 507 tons and dimensions measuring 180 ft. in length between perpendiculars, 24 ft. in breadth of beam, and 12 ft. 6 in. in depth of hold, The Prince Imperial is considered one of the most powerful steamers constructed on the Thames at that time.
Equipped with engines by Messrs. Penn and Son, this steam-boat recently completed a trial trip from Calais to Dover before being put into service for the London-Chatham-Dover Railway Company's mail-packet route. In an extraordinary feat of speed and efficiency, she made the crossing in just one hour and twelve minutes - setting a record for the quickest passage ever known.
The intricate details captured in this print showcase not only the technological advancements of its time but also highlight the beauty and grandeur of maritime transportation during the mid-19th century. It serves as a timeless reminder of innovation and progress within the realm of transportation history.
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