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The Steam-Brig "Governole", built for the Sardinian Government, 1850. Creator: Smyth. The Steam-Brig "Governole", built for the Sardinian Government, 1850. Creator: Smyth
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The Steam-Brig "Governole", built for the Sardinian Government, 1850. Creator: Smyth. The Steam-Brig "Governole", built for the Sardinian Government, 1850. Creator: Smyth
The Steam-Brig "Governole", built for the Sardinian Government, 1850. The ship was built by...Mr. Pitcher, at Northfleet-yard [London]; and the engines were manufactured by Messrs. Maudslay, Sons, and Field, of Lambeth...she carries twelve 68-pounder broadside guns, of 65 cwt. each, and two 8-inch pivot guns of 95 cwt. being, as we are informed, a more powerful aimament than that of any other steam-vessel of the same class afloat. The engines are of the combined power of 450 horses...The Governole has been constructed in the best manner, and was equipped under the personal superintendence of the Marquis Ricci, an officer of great intelligence in the Sardinian service; whilst every minute point connected with the machinery has been attended to, so as to render this vessel suitable as a war-steamer of great efficiency'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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The Steam-Brig Governole, an impressive maritime innovation of the mid-19th century, was commissioned by the Sardinian Government in 1850. This steam-powered brig was built under the expert craftsmanship of Mr. Pitcher at Northfleet-yard in London. The engines, a marvel of engineering at the time, were manufactured by the esteemed firm of Maudslay, Sons, and Field in Lambeth. Equipped with twelve 68-pounder broadside guns and two 8-inch pivot guns, the Governole boasted a formidable armament, surpassing that of any other steam vessel of its class. The combined power of its engines totaled 450 horsepower. The construction of the Governole was overseen by the Marquis Ricci, a distinguished officer in the Sardinian service, ensuring the vessel's utmost quality and suitability as an efficient war steamer. Every intricate detail of the machinery was meticulously attended to, reflecting the advanced technological prowess of the era. This image, captured by the skilled lens of Smyth, showcases the Steam-Brig Governole as a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of maritime engineering during the Victorian age. The vessel's sleek design, powerful engines, and impressive armament made it a formidable presence on the open sea, embodying the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the period.
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