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The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's new iron mail steam-ship Quito, 1864
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The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's new iron mail steam-ship Quito, 1864
The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's new iron mail steam-ship Quito, 1864. This beautiful vessel, which left the Mersey on the 27th January with mails and passengers for St. Vincent (de Verdes) and Monte Video, en route to her station in the South Pacific, measures 271 ft. in length, 56 ft. extreme beam, 20 ft. depth, and 1400 tons builders measurement. She was built by Messrs. Randolph, Elder, and Coy, at Goran [Govan?], near Glasgow, from designs by Mr. Thomas Smith, naval architect...and is fitted with engines of 400 nominal, and 1400 indicated, horse power; which are the twelfth pair constructed for the company by that firm on their patent double-cylinder principle. The Quito is fitted with every appliance for the comfort of passengers in warm latitudes and the efficiency of the mail service which has been suggested by the company's experience since 1840 in the Pacific waters. On her trial at Liverpool, a few days before her departure, she attained a mean speed of 13½ knots on the extremely low consumption of 27 cwt. of Scotch coal per hour, with 25lb. pressure of steam, and 24 revolutions of her engines. She will be a valuable addition to the company's steam fleet, which...now numbers seventeen first-class steamships'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This stunning print captures The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's new iron mail steam-ship Quito in all its glory, as it embarks on a journey to St. Vincent and Monte Video in 1864. Designed by naval architect Mr. Thomas Smith and built by Messrs. Randolph, Elder, and Coy, this magnificent vessel measures an impressive 271 ft. in length with a beam of 56 ft. and depth of 20 ft.
Equipped with engines boasting 400 nominal horse power and every modern comfort for passengers traveling through warm latitudes, the Quito is a true marvel of engineering excellence. During her trial at Liverpool before departure, she achieved a mean speed of 13½ knots while consuming just 27 cwt. of Scotch coal per hour.
With her sleek design and top-of-the-line technology, the Quito represents the pinnacle of maritime innovation for The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's fleet which now includes seventeen first-class steamships. This print serves as a testament to the company's commitment to providing efficient mail service and luxurious travel experiences for passengers navigating the vast waters of the South Pacific in the mid-19th century.
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