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The New Steam-Packet, "Her Majesty", 1850. Creator: Unknown. The New Steam-Packet, "Her Majesty", 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The New Steam-Packet, "Her Majesty", 1850. Creator: Unknown. The New Steam-Packet, "Her Majesty", 1850. Creator: Unknown
The New Steam-Packet, "Her Majesty", 1850. Steamship...built for the mail service between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight...launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Robinson and Russell, the eminent engineer of Mill Wall, Poplar [London]. The expedition with which she has been constructed is the greatest feat in shipbuilding that has hitherto been accomplished; she having been laid and entirely finished in the short space of two months and seven days. The vessel is built on the wave-line principle of Mr. Scott Russell, and on Saturday week was tried in the river, in the "Long Reach" and attained, at the measured distance, a speed of nearly fifteen knots an hour, the wheels making sixty revolutions per minute, and beating with ease many of the fastest boats on the river'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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The New Steam-Packet, Her Majesty, 1850: A Marvel of Shipbuilding and Communication This photograph print, titled 'The New Steam-Packet, Her Majesty, 1850,' showcases an impressive steamship that was built for the mail service between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The vessel was launched from the esteemed building-yard of Messrs. Robinson and Russell, an eminent engineering firm in Mill Wall, Poplar, London. The construction of this steamship marked a significant achievement in shipbuilding history, as it was completed in an astonishingly short time of two months and seven days. The vessel was designed based on the wave-line principle of Mr. Scott Russell, and on the day of its trial in the river, it reached a speed of nearly fifteen knots per hour, making it one of the fastest boats on the river. The New Steam-Packet, Her Majesty, was a testament to the technological advancements of the Victorian era. The steamship revolutionized water transportation, making communication and travel between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight faster and more efficient than ever before. This photograph print, engraved by Edwin Weedon for the Illustrated London News, captures the essence of this marvel of engineering and innovation. The image transports us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the past and the incredible feats that shaped the world we live in today.
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