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The Bentinck steamer
The steamship Bentinck, moored in the Thames, off Blackwall. The ship was owned by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P & O), with accommodation for 102 cabin passengers and a crew of 173. The Bentinck operated between Suez and Calcutta Date: 1843
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1843 Bentinck Blackwall Calcutta Navigation Peninsular Steamer Steamship Suez
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Add a touch of maritime history to your greetings with our exquisite card from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the iconic Bentinck steamer, owned by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P & O), this beautifully detailed image captures the Bentinck moored on the Thames off Blackwall. Perfect for nautical enthusiasts or as a thoughtful gesture for someone who loves history, this high-quality greeting card brings a piece of the past to the present. Order yours today and let the recipient know you're thinking of them, with a dash of timeless charm."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the majestic Bentinck steamer, proudly moored in the tranquil waters of the Thames off Blackwall, London, in 1843. The Bentinck was a remarkable vessel owned by the esteemed Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O), a pioneering maritime organization that revolutionized long-distance travel between Europe and the East. The Bentinck was a testament to the ingenuity of the Victorian era, with a capacity to accommodate 102 cabin passengers and a crew of 173. This grand steamer was designed for the arduous journey between Suez and Calcutta, a route that spanned thousands of miles and demanded the utmost in engineering prowess and seaworthiness. The Bentinck's elegant silhouette, with its tall, slender funnel and graceful lines, evokes a sense of adventure and discovery. The passengers aboard this magnificent vessel would have enjoyed the luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and the thrill of traversing the vast expanse of the ocean, all while being transported to exotic locales teeming with rich history and culture. As the Bentinck lay at anchor in the Thames, it represented the pinnacle of maritime achievement, a symbol of progress and the unyielding human spirit that drove the exploration and conquest of new frontiers. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world seemed a little smaller and the possibilities seemed endless.
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