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The gigantic clipper-ship "Great Australia", recently built for Messrs. Baines and Co... 1860. Creator: Unknown. The gigantic clipper-ship "Great Australia", recently built for Messrs. Baines and Co... 1860. Creator: Unknown
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The gigantic clipper-ship "Great Australia", recently built for Messrs. Baines and Co... 1860. Creator: Unknown. The gigantic clipper-ship "Great Australia", recently built for Messrs. Baines and Co... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The gigantic clipper-ship "Great Australia", recently built for Messrs. Baines and Co. of Liverpool, 1860. Ship built by Stewart and Co. of St. John's in Newfoundland, Canada. This noble vessel has commenced her career auspiciously. Laden to the depth of 23½ feet, she made, at the worst season of the year, the run from St. John's to Liverpool in seventeen days. A magnificent three-decker, the Great Australia is 204 feet 10 inches over all; her breadth, 40 feet 5 inches; depth, 29 feet; and her registered tonnage no less than 1660 tons. Built for carrying a good cargo and a considerable number of passengers, her lines are most admirable...The accommodation for the third-class passengers in the spacious, well-ventilated, and well-lighted tween decks is superior to anything that has ever been seen before. The berths are judiciously arranged, and everything about the apartment wears an aspect of comfort and cheerfulness...The provision against fire is complete; the anchors are of the best material, and the chain cables have undergone the Admiralty test. The masts and other spars, which have been most carefully made, are of mammoth size yet graceful proportion. Altogether, this may be said to be a model passenger-ship'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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an impressive clipper-ship newly constructed for Messrs. Baines and Company of Liverpool in 1860, is depicted in this photograph. Built by Stewart and Co. of St. John's in Newfoundland, Canada, this magnificent vessel has set sail with great promise. With a length of 204 feet 10 inches and a breadth of 40 feet 5 inches, the Great Australia boasts a depth of 29 feet and a registered tonnage of an impressive 1660 tons. Designed to carry a substantial cargo and a considerable number of passengers, her lines are a testament to admirable shipbuilding craftsmanship. The third-class passenger accommodation on this magnificent three-decker is unparalleled, with spacious, well-ventilated, and well-lit 'tween decks. The berths are thoughtfully arranged, ensuring a sense of comfort and cheerfulness for those aboard. Safety features on the Great Australia are second to none. Fire prevention measures are in place, the anchors are of the finest materials, and the chain cables have undergone rigorous testing. The masts and other spars, meticulously crafted, exhibit both mammoth size and graceful proportion. In summary, the Great Australia is a model passenger-ship, a testament to the ingenuity and expertise of her builders. Her auspicious start to her voyages, making the run from St. John's to Liverpool in just seventeen days, is a clear indication of her capabilities and the confidence placed in her by her esteemed owners, Messrs. Baines and Company.
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