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"The Volcano" steam-sloop fitted as a floating factory for the Baltic, 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Volcano" steam-sloop fitted as a floating factory for the Baltic, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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"The Volcano" steam-sloop fitted as a floating factory for the Baltic, 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Volcano" steam-sloop fitted as a floating factory for the Baltic, 1854. Creator: Unknown
"The Volcano" steam-sloop fitted as a floating factory for the Baltic, 1854. Crimean War: Among the novel requirements for our steam naval warfare in the Baltic is the provision of a Floating Factory, for the repair of such injury as our vessels may receive in engagements, or from other casualties. For this purpose the Volcano...has been fitted...by Mr. [James] Nasmyth, who contracted to provide the whole of the tools and fittings, and an independent steam-engine and boiler capable of exerting a power of twelve horses...the Volcano had her compasses adjusted at Greenhithe, and... received on board a considerable number of letters and newspapers for the officers and crews of the Baltic fleet. She also received about £10, 000 in specie - £7500 in gold, and the remainder in silver - for the use of the fleet; and, having her steam up, she left on Sunday afternoon for the Baltic'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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steam-sloop, an innovative engineering marvel of the mid-19th century, is depicted in this photograph as it was being transformed into a floating factory for the Baltic Fleet during the Crimean War. The exact creator of this image remains unknown, but the details it captures are a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the time. The Volcano, a steam-sloop, was commissioned for a unique purpose: to serve as a mobile repair facility for the Baltic Fleet. The conversion was overseen by the renowned engineer, James Nasmyth, who was responsible for providing all the necessary tools and fittings, as well as an independent steam-engine and boiler, capable of generating a power of twelve horses. In preparation for its mission, the Volcano underwent various adjustments at Greenhithe. It received a substantial supply of compasses and navigational equipment, as well as a considerable amount of money - approximately £10,000 - for the use of the fleet. The funds, which included £7500 in gold and the remainder in silver, were loaded on board. With steam up and ready to go, the Volcano set sail for the Baltic on a Sunday afternoon in 1854. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the Volcano as it prepared to embark on its mission to provide essential repairs and support to the Baltic Fleet during the Crimean War. The image is a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and engineering prowess that shaped the maritime world during this period.
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