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The Royal British and North American Mail-Packet Company's New Steam-Ship "Persia", 1856. Creator: Smyth. The Royal British and North American Mail-Packet Company's New Steam-Ship "Persia", 1856. Creator: Smyth
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The Royal British and North American Mail-Packet Company's New Steam-Ship "Persia", 1856. Creator: Smyth. The Royal British and North American Mail-Packet Company's New Steam-Ship "Persia", 1856. Creator: Smyth
The Royal British and North American Mail-Packet Company's New Steam-Ship "Persia", 1856. This leviathan vessel, the largest steam-ship afloat...left Liverpool...on her first voyage across the Atlantic...The Persia has been constructed entirely by Messrs. Robert Napier and Sons, of Glasgow, and in the trip from Greenock to Liverpool her performance gave the greatest satisfaction'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This striking engraving depicts the Royal British and North American Mail-Packet Company's newest addition to its fleet, the magnificent steam-ship "Persia," as it set sail from Liverpool on its inaugural voyage across the Atlantic in 1856. The "Persia" was a marvel of 19th-century engineering, constructed entirely by the renowned Glasgow-based firm, Robert Napier and Sons. At the time, the "Persia" held the title as the largest steam-ship in existence. Its impressive size and advanced technology were a testament to the rapidly evolving shipping industry. The vessel's performance during its journey from Greenock to Liverpool generated great excitement and satisfaction among those in the maritime community. The intricate details of the "Persia" are beautifully captured in this engraving by Smyth, published in the prestigious "Illustrated London News." The image offers a glimpse into the grandeur and innovation of the era, as steamships began to replace traditional sailing vessels for transatlantic travel. The "Persia" represented a significant advancement in communication and transportation technology, enabling faster and more reliable delivery of mail and cargo between Europe and North America. This engraving serves as a reminder of the pivotal role steamships played in shaping the world's interconnectedness during the Victorian age.
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