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The Progress of Steam Navigation (engraving)
1609654 The Progress of Steam Navigation (engraving) by Andrews, George Henry (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Progress of Steam Navigation. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 January 1858.
G H Andrews); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22266530
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
1838 1839 Archimede Archimedes Brunel Comet Engineer Engineer Captain Enterprise Ericsson Female Scientist Fulton Great Western Leviathan Marlborough Men Of Science Natural Scientist Physicist Progress Rocket Scientist Scientists Steam Boat Stephens Fincham Hogue Symington
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The Progress of Steam Navigation - A Journey Through Innovation
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. This engraving, created by George Henry Andrews in 1858, takes us on a visual voyage through the remarkable advancements in steam navigation. The print showcases an array of magnificent vessels that revolutionized maritime travel and propelled humanity into a new era. From left to right, we witness the screw gun boat, war steamer, and iconic ships such as the Great Western and Enterprise. These majestic vessels symbolize progress and embody the spirit of exploration that defined this transformative period. The composition also pays tribute to pioneering engineers and scientists who played pivotal roles in shaping steam navigation's success. Figures like Brunel, Fulton, Scott Russell, Stephenson, and Ericsson are depicted alongside female scientists and naturalists—a testament to their contributions breaking gender barriers within scientific fields. As our eyes traverse this intricate scene filled with meticulously detailed ships gliding across vast waters, we are transported back to a time when innovation knew no bounds. The image captures not only technological achievements but also the sense of wonderment that accompanied these groundbreaking discoveries. "The Progress of Steam Navigation" serves as a reminder of human ingenuity's power to reshape our world. It celebrates both British excellence in engineering and Europe's rich history of scientific advancement. This print is more than just art; it encapsulates an entire era marked by ambition, collaboration between nations, and unwavering determination to push boundaries further than ever before.
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