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The new iron-clad fleet: Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise, 1864. Creator: Smyth
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The new iron-clad fleet: Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The new iron-clad fleet: Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise, 1864. 'She is the smallest vessel plated with 4½-inch armour that has yet been set afloat. In his designs for this vessel the Chief Constructor of the Navy, Mr. Reed, has sought to avoid the necessity of extraordinary weights and dimensions by shortening the battery and confining it as nearly as possible to the centre of the ship. The timber framework which he has turned to such good account was originally intended to support an armament of seventeen 32-pounder guns; but, having converted the ship from an ordinary wooden sloop-of-war to an ironside, the number of guns had to be diminished by three fourths. Still, the actual sacrifice in the weight of metal to be thrown in a broadside is not very great, as the four guns are 110-pounders, and the difference is only that between 410 and 514...The complement of her crew will be one hundred, this again being a reduction from the number at first intended, which was 160'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**The Cutting Edge of Naval Technology: Her Majesty's Sloop-of-War Enterprise (1864)**
In this striking photograph, taken in 1864, we see the innovative design and technological advancements that defined the era. The iron-clad fleet was a game-changer for naval warfare, and here, we witness one such vessel - Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise - showcasing its impressive armor plating.
Designed by Chief Constructor Mr. Reed, this sleek ship boasts 4½-inch thick armor, making it an imposing force on the high seas. The original intention was to arm her with seventeen 32-pounder guns, but after conversion from a wooden vessel to an iron-hulled one, the number had to be reduced significantly.
Despite these modifications, Enterprise still packs a punch with its four massive 110-pounder guns. With a crew of just one hundred (down from the initial planned complement of 160), this ship is ready for action. The Illustrated London News featured this image in 1864, offering readers a glimpse into the cutting-edge technology that was revolutionizing naval warfare.
This photograph, taken by Smyth and courtesy Heritage Images, offers us a unique window into history - one where innovation and progress were driving forces behind military advancements. As we gaze upon Enterprise's imposing form, we are reminded of the pivotal role it played in shaping the course of maritime power during this transformative era.
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