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Plan of the 'Charlotte Dundas' (1802), 1848 (lithograph)
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Plan of the 'Charlotte Dundas' (1802), 1848 (lithograph)
7341681 Plan of the 'Charlotte Dundas' (1802), 1848 (lithograph) by Barlow, H. B. (19th century); 16.9x22.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: H. B. Barlow [artist]; C. F. Cheffins [engraver]
Plan of the 'Charlotte Dundas' (1802), designed by Symington and built in Grangemouth by A. Hart. William Symington was helped with his steamship experiments by Lord Dundas. She was built for towing barges along the Forth and Clyde Canal and cost £3000. She was designed with a stern paddle wheel in order to avoid damage to the banks. In spite of her efficiency (she is perhaps the first truly practical steamboat) and the original intention of the Duke of Bridgewater to build 8 similar vessels, local prejudice, particularly from horse owners of towing companies, resulted in her being laid up in a creek where she rotted and was broken up in 1861.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38177168
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Cross Section Lithographic Lithographs Lithos Paddle Wheel Steamer Paddlesteamers Steam Engine Steamship Technology Transverse Section Water Transport Water Vehicle
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This lithograph print of the Plan of the 'Charlotte Dundas' (1802) offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of steamship technology in the 19th century. Designed by William Symington and built in Grangemouth by A. Hart, this innovative vessel was intended for towing barges along the Forth and Clyde Canal. Costing £3000 to build, she featured a stern paddle wheel to prevent damage to the banks - a design feature ahead of its time.
Despite her efficiency and status as perhaps the first truly practical steamboat, local prejudice from horse owners of towing companies led to her eventual demise. The Duke of Bridgewater's plan to build eight similar vessels never came to fruition, and the 'Charlotte Dundas' was left abandoned in a creek where she eventually rotted away and was broken up in 1861.
This detailed lithograph captures not only the technical specifications of this historic vessel but also serves as a reminder of how innovation can sometimes be met with resistance. The story of the 'Charlotte Dundas' is one that highlights both progress and setbacks in maritime transportation during this period.
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