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The Saloon Steam-Packet Company's vessel Alexandra, for passenger traffic on the Thames, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The Saloon Steam-Packet Company's vessel Alexandra, for passenger traffic on the Thames, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Saloon Steam-Packet Company's vessel Alexandra, for passenger traffic on the Thames, 1865. 'She is estimated at 140-horse power, nominal, and she is capable of travelling at the rate of nearly twenty miles an hour. Her burden is 157.29 tons, and, being flat bottomed, her draught of water is scarcely 4 ft. This is considered a great advantage, and one which forms a special feature in the vessel's construction, as the steam-ships at present on the Thames have sharp keels, and could not, therefore, be rendered capable of carrying the weight of a deck saloon. This deck saloon, formed upon the plan of the "hurricane decks" known in America, constitutes the great novelty which the directors have sought to introduce into this country...they have adapted a vessel, originally intended for a blockade-runner, to the peaceful purpose of conveying passengers from London Bridge to Gravesend...The vessel is constructed for carrying 1048 passengers, and these can be so distributed that there need be no apprehension of "over-crowding." The builders of the vessels were Messrs. Kirkpatrick and M'Intyre, of Port Glasgow; and Messrs. Smith and Co., of Greenock, constructed the engines, which are on the diagonal oscillating principle'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A glimpse into a bygone era: The Alexandra, a majestic steam-packet vessel of The Saloon Steam-Packet Company, majestically glides along the Thames in this photograph taken in 1865. With its flat bottom and shallow draft, this remarkable ship was designed to navigate the river's waters with ease, carrying up to 1048 passengers at a time.
As you gaze upon her sturdy hull and gleaming propellers, imagine the excitement of boarding Alexandra for a day trip from London Bridge to Gravesend. The vessel's crowning glory is its spacious deck saloon, inspired by American "hurricane decks", where travelers could socialize and take in the breathtaking views of the Thames.
The Alexandra was built with precision and care by Messrs. Kirkpatrick and M'Intyre at Port Glasgow, while her powerful engines were crafted by Smith & Co. of Greenock on the diagonal oscillating principle. This iconic vessel represents a pivotal moment in maritime history, showcasing innovation and progress as it chugged along one of Europe's most famous rivers.
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