Paddle Steamer Collection (page 16)

The Royal Soveriegn leaves Old Swan pier on her first trip of the season 30 May 1925

River trip to Margate on the Royal Soveriegn Mr James McGregor ( right )

The Ben Campbell steamship at landing. Daguerreotype, c1852-1860
STEAMSHIP, c1852. The Ben Campbell steamship at landing. Daguerreotype, c1852-1860

Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship Birkenhead off Simons Bay, S
Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship Birkenhead off Simons Bay,s Africa 26 February 1852. The order Women and children first given by the commanding officer Colonel Seton was obeyed

Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship Birkenhead off Simons Bay South Africa 26 February 1852. Commanding officer, Colonel Seton, gave the order Women and children first

Loss of the Birkenhead iron paddle-steamer troopship which sailed from Queenstown (Cobh) Ireland for Cape of Good Hope 7 January 1852 Foundered off Simons Bay South Africa 26 February

Loss of the Birkenhead iron paddle-steamer troopship sailed from Queenstown (Cobh) Ireland for Cape of Good Hope 7 January 1852, foundered off Simons Bay,s Africa on 26 February

A Paddle Steamer on the Potomac, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Lake Constance steamer passengers, 1890s C017 / 6886
Lake Constance steamer passengers. 19th-century artwork of passengers on a steamboat on Lake Constance (the Bodensee). This lake is bordered by Switzerland, Germany and Austria

America paddle steamer, 1906
America paddle steamer, on the Mississippi River, in Mississippi, USA. This is a sternwheel paddle steamer, with the paddle at the rear of the boat

First Transatlantic Steamship Crossin
The paddle steamers SS Sirius and the SS Great Western in New York harbour after their arrival following the first transatlantic crossing by steam power

Evans steam vessel design, 19th century
Evans steam vessel design. 19th-century magazine article and woodcut artwork of the amphibious steam-powered carriage and paddle boat designed by US inventor Oliver Evans (1755-1819)

Destruction of Papin's steamboat
In 1707, Denis Papin (1647-1712), French physicist and steam engine pioneer, built a paddle-steamer powered by a piston-in-cylinder steam engine he had devised in 1690

Victoria Embankment, London, 1890s C016 / 4497
Victoria Embankment. 19th-century photochrom (photographic lithograph) of a paddle steamer by the Victoria Embankment in London, England, in the 1890s

Jouffroy Presents His Steamship Proposals
The Marquis Claude Jouffroy d Abbans presenting his proposals for a steam-powered vessel to a meeting called by the Marquis Ducrest in the 1770 s

Trial Run of First Successful Steamboat
James Watts improvements to steam engines led to attempts to use them in boats, particularly in France. In 1783, The Marquis Claude Jouffroy, demonstrated the first successful steamboat

VIRGINIA: MEDICAL SHIPS. Two steamboats carrying medical supplies docked at a wharf on the Appomattox River in Virginia. Photograph by Andrew Russell, c1861-1865

Beached paddle steamer. China
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

New York Ferry Boat, the Fulton paddlesteamer Date: ca. 1885

Reindeer Polka. Paddlesteamer boat Date: 1850

Men on a raft bound down the River. Date: 1870

Western River Scenery. Couple watching a paddlesteamer on a river at sunset Date: 1866

Landing record pike at Winneconne, Wisconsin
Landing some record pike at Winneconne (a village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States). It is possible a little bit of photographic trickery was employed in obtaining this picture

Steamship Harbour - Szczecin (Stettin), Poland Date: circa 1910s

Paddlesteamer on the Shatt al-Arab
A paddlesteamer on the Shatt al-Arab, Basra, Iraq Date: circa 1910s

Governors Boat on the Blue Nile
The Governors Boat - The Elfin - on the Blue Nile in Sudan Date: 1910s

Ayr Pier, Scotland - Arrival of the ferry Date: 1905

Dinard, France - The Ferry
Dinard, France (on The Emerald Coast ) - The Slipway and the paddlesteamer ferry. Date: circa 1910s

Dinard - Emerald Coast - France

Saloon Steamer, Queen Elizabeth in front of the Tower of London, London, England

Pleasure Steamer London Bridge
Embarking on a Pleasure Steamer on the River Thames near London Bridge, London, England

Constantinople Ferryboat on the Bosphorus (No. 33)

Aswan - Scene on the River Nile with Paddlesteamer
The Rameses III, one of the paddle steamers operated by Thomas Cook & Son for excursions on the Nile- here seen as Aswan

USA / New Orleans / Levee
Ships await their cargo, which is piled high on the Levee at New Orleans

Paddlesteamer cruise ship on River Elbe, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Paddle steamer and dock masters office, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, North America

Mississippi Queen river boat, La Vacherie region, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

Mississippi River paddle steamer, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

Bristol Paddlesteamer
Paddle steamer of the Fall River Line, plying between New York and Boston

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The paddle steamer, a marvel of engineering and a symbol of industrial progress, has left an indelible mark on history. From its humble beginnings to its grandeur in the 19th century, these steam-powered vessels revolutionized transportation and shaped the world we know today. One iconic image captures Isambard Kingdom Brunel standing proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern. This monumental ship was a testament to human ingenuity and ambition, pushing boundaries with its colossal size and innovative design. In another snapshot from history, we see the paddle steamer Sultana during a stop at Helena. This photograph immortalizes the elegance and grace of these majestic vessels as they glided through waterways, connecting communities along their routes. A lithograph from 1865 takes us on a torchlit journey through Louisiana's bayous aboard a steamboat. The flickering lights cast enchanting shadows over this nocturnal scene, evoking mystery and adventure that awaited passengers on board. Moving forward in time to the 1980s, we encounter The Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle. Its presence invokes nostalgia for an era when these graceful ships were still part of everyday life, ferrying people across rivers with ease. Across continents and oceans alike, paddle steamers played vital roles in transportation networks. A North River Ferry Boat served as a lifeline between bustling cities while England's Paddle Steamer Waverley passed under Tower Bridge in London—a sight that never failed to captivate spectators along the riverbanks. The Great Eastern stands tall on stocks at Millwall in 1857—an awe-inspiring sight that showcased Britain's mastery over shipbuilding during this period. Its sheer scale demonstrated mankind's ability to conquer even nature's vast expanses. From Ruse in Bulgaria comes an image of The Paddlesteamer Krum—proof that these magnificent vessels transcended borders and brought people together across cultures.