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The King of Denmark visiting Mr. Peto on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Creator: Unknown. The King of Denmark visiting Mr. Peto on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The King of Denmark visiting Mr. Peto on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Creator: Unknown. The King of Denmark visiting Mr. Peto on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Creator: Unknown
The King of Denmark visiting Mr. Peto on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Opening of the British-built Royal Danish Railway by Frederick VII, King of Denmark. Present at the opening were Samuel Morton Peto, a partner of the firm of Peto, Brassey, and Betts, and engineer George Parker Bidder. The king was entertained on the North of Europe Steam Navigation Company's vessel Cygnus, ...Capt. Raymond, R.N....His Majesty - a fine-looking man, of imposing mien and soldierly bearing...reiterated his assurances of the greatest affection to Mr. Paton, the acting engineer: Mr. Louth, the general manager; Mr McKeone, who constructed the line for the contractors and Messrs. Human and Trery'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, taken in 1854, captures a historic moment as His Majesty Frederick VII, King of Denmark, pays a visit to Mr. Samuel Morton Peto on board the North of Europe Steam Navigation Company's vessel, "Cygnus." The occasion marks the opening of the newly built Royal Danish Railway, and the King is accompanied by engineer George Parker Bidder and other distinguished guests. The King, a fine-looking man with an imposing mien and soldierly bearing, is seen bowing in acknowledgment of the warm reception from the acting engineer, Mr. Paton, and other key personnel, including Mr. Louth, the general manager, and Mr. McKeone, who constructed the line for the contractors. The deck of the paddle steamer is adorned with Danish and British flags, symbolizing the international relations fostered through this significant civil engineering project. The crew, dressed in their uniforms, stand at attention, adding to the grandeur of the scene. This photograph is a testament to the industrial prowess of the 19th century and the spirit of collaboration between nations.
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