Launch of the Caledonia, 1862 Print
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Framed Print of Launch of Her Majesty's armour-plated screw-frigate Caledonia, 31 guns, at Woolwich... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Launch of Her Majesty's armour-plated screw-frigate Caledonia, 31 guns, at Woolwich, [London], 1862....the vessel having been named by Miss Nicolson, daughter of the Commodore Superintendent, powerful jackscrews were applied to the keel, and the noble vessel glided down the launching-ways, and swung out into the centre of the river [Thames] amidst the cheers of the spectators, the bands performing Rule Britannia'...The Caledonia was laid down about three years since as a 90-gun timber-frigate, hut, the Admiralty having abandoned the building of such vessels, she was altered and reconstructed as an armour-plated ship under the direction of Mr. Turner, master shipwright, who introduced several improvements in the construction of her frame, which is more than usually, solid and substantial, and fully capable of sustaining the immense weight of iron which will be on her sides. The contractor for the supply of her 4½in. wrought-iron plates is Mr. Brown, of Sheffield, and the most complete machinery, consisting of hydraulic-presses, planing and drilling machines, has been fitted up in a shed erected close to the dock where the vessel remains'. From Illustrated London News, 1862. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 35126331
British Warships , Royal Navy History
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Step back in time with our framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the historic moment of the Launch of Her Majesty's armour-plated screw-frigate Caledonia, 31 guns, at Woolwich Dockyard in London, 1862. This image, sourced from Heritage Images, shows the vessel being named by Miss Nicolson, the Commodore Superintendent's daughter, as it sets sail into the annals of maritime history. Add this piece to your home or office to inspire awe and ignite conversation. Unknown creator, unknown year, but the timeless beauty of this print is undeniable.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 58.8cm x 41.4cm (23.1" x 16.3")
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