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The iron steam screw collier, "Q. E. D. ", 1844. Creator: Unknown
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The iron steam screw collier, "Q. E. D. ", 1844. Creator: Unknown
The iron steam screw collier, " Q. E. D.", 1844. A perfect novelty in the coal trade arrived in the river Thames...and took in her moorings at the tier off Princes Stairs, Rotherhithe, where she has attracted considerable attention and curiosity. This was an iron vessel of handsome appearance, barque rigged, with taunt masts and square yards, the masts raking aft...The hull was built by Mr. Cootes, who is the owner, at Walker s-quay, near Newcastle, and is of peculiar construction, with a 20 horse power engine, by Hawthorn, which turns a screw propeller (a compound of several inventions).... From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
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The iron steam screw collier, 'Q. E. D. ', 1844
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. This print captures the arrival of a remarkable innovation in the coal trade on the river Thames. The vessel in question is an iron steam screw collier known as "Q. E. D. ", which has quickly become a source of great curiosity and admiration. With its handsome appearance and barque rigging, complete with taunt masts and square yards that elegantly rake aft, this iron vessel stands out among its peers. Built by Mr. Cootes at Walker's-quay near Newcastle, it boasts a unique hull construction and is powered by a 20 horse power engine designed by Hawthorn. The most striking feature of "Q. E. D" is undoubtedly its screw propeller—a brilliant combination of several inventions—powered by the aforementioned engine to propel the ship through water efficiently. As depicted in this black-and-white engraving from the Illustrated London News in 1844, "Q. E. D" has found her moorings at Princes Stairs in Rotherhithe, attracting considerable attention from passersby along with their genuine curiosity about this technological marvel. This image not only showcases an important development in transportation during the nineteenth century but also highlights Britain's prowess as an industrial powerhouse during that era. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress.
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