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Departure of the "Viceroy" Steamer from the Dock Quay, Galway, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Departure of the "Viceroy" Steamer from the Dock Quay, Galway, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Departure of the "Viceroy" Steamer from the Dock Quay, Galway, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Departure of the "Viceroy" Steamer from the Dock Quay, Galway, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Departure of the "Viceroy" Steamer from the Dock Quay, Galway, [Ireland], 1850. Crowds turn out to see the steamer begin her journey across the Atlantic Ocean carrying the mail. View...from the Dock-quay; with the mountains of Clear in the distance...The sailing of the Viceroy...is an experiment...She has powerful rivals to contend with; but, although she has long odds against her, she has had a fair start...Her owners are confident of her making the trip to Halifax within nine days'. The ship was...surrounded by hundreds of all sorts and sizes of craft, now made available to give the denizens of the West an opportunity of seeing the "big steamer, " as she lay encircled by broken lands and superb mountain scenery...only surpassed by the wondering thousands who thronged both quay, pier, and eminence, to look on this noble sheet of water with an interest unknown to them before'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Departure of the Viceroy Steamer from the Dock Quay, Galway, 1850" is an evocative image capturing the excitement and anticipation of a historic moment in Irish maritime history. The photograph, created by an unknown artist, depicts the Viceroy Steamer preparing to embark on its journey across the Atlantic Ocean from the Dock Quay in Galway, Ireland. The steamer, surrounded by a flotilla of smaller boats, is about to set sail with the majestic mountains of Connemara in the distance. The sailing of the Viceroy Steamer was an experiment in transatlantic travel, as it aimed to challenge the dominance of traditional sailing ships. Despite having powerful rivals, the steamer had made a promising start, and its owners were confident that it would reach Halifax within nine days. The image captures the sense of wonder and curiosity that gripped the local population as they gathered to witness the departure of the steamer. Hundreds of people, of all ages and sizes, flocked to the quay, pier, and eminence to catch a glimpse of the impressive vessel. The scene was further enhanced by the stunning mountain scenery and the tranquil waters of the bay. The Illustrated London News reported on the event, describing the scene as 'only surpassed by the wondering thousands who thronged both quay, pier, and eminence, to look on this noble sheet of water with an interest unknown to them before.' The photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and the human spirit of adventure that drives us to explore new frontiers. Despite the passage of time, this image continues to captivate us with its sense of history, mystery, and the promise of new horizons. The unknown artist has left us with a lasting record of a moment in time that remains etched in the annals of Irish maritime history.
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