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The New Steamer, "City of Paris", 1850. Creator: Smyth. The New Steamer, "City of Paris", 1850. Creator: Smyth
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The New Steamer, "City of Paris", 1850. Creator: Smyth. The New Steamer, "City of Paris", 1850. Creator: Smyth
The New Steamer, "City of Paris", 1850....the first sea-going steamer built at Greenwich, was launched from the premises of Messrs. W. Joyce and Co. of the Greenwich Iron-Works [in London]...an iron steam-ship, built for the Commercial Steam Navigation Company, and intended to ply with passengers and goods between London and Boulogne...constructed from the design of Oliver W. Lang...The vessel and engines are constructed hy Messrs. W. Joyce and Co. The engines are of the collective power of 120 horses...Mrs. Hopkinson, the lady of one of the proprietors, went through the usual formalities of breaking a bottle of wine against the steamer's bows, and bestowing on her the name of the City of Paris...the vessel glided beautifully into the river under a salute of twenty-one guns, accompanied by...the reiterated cheers of the spectators afloat and ashore'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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The New Steamer, City of Paris, 1850: A Pioneering Moment in Maritime History This image, titled 'The New Steamer, City of Paris, 1850,' depicts the historic moment of the launch of the first sea-going steamship built at Greenwich, London. Created by the renowned photographer Smyth, this photograph captures the excitement and innovation of the era as the vessel, named City of Paris, prepared to embark on its maiden voyage. The City of Paris was a groundbreaking achievement, constructed for the esteemed W. Joyce and Co. of the Greenwich Iron-Works. Designed by the visionary Oliver W. Lang, this iron steamship was an engineering marvel of its time. Powered by two steam engines, each with a collective horsepower of 120, the City of Paris was set to revolutionize maritime travel. The launch ceremony was an event of grandeur and significance. Mrs. Hopkinson, the wife of one of the proprietors, graced the occasion by performing the traditional act of breaking a bottle of wine against the steamer's bows and bestowing its name. As the vessel glided effortlessly into the river, it was met with a salute of twenty-one guns and the jubilant cheers of the spectators both afloat and ashore. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and progress of the Victorian age, as the world embraced the possibilities of steam power and the future of maritime transportation. Smyth's masterful composition and captivating imagery serve to preserve this pivotal moment in history, leaving us in awe of the technological advancements that have shaped our world.
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