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The Bentinck steamer
The steamship Bentinck, moored in the Thames, off Blackwall. The ship was owned by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P & O), with accommodation for 102 cabin passengers and a crew of 173. The Bentinck operated between Suez and Calcutta Date: 1843
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1843 Bentinck Blackwall Calcutta Navigation Peninsular Steamer Steamship Suez
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This photograph captures the majestic Bentinck steamer, proudly moored in the tranquil waters of the Thames off Blackwall, London, in 1843. The Bentinck was a remarkable vessel owned by the esteemed Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O), a pioneering maritime organization that revolutionized long-distance travel between Europe and the East. The Bentinck was a testament to the ingenuity of the Victorian era, with a capacity to accommodate 102 cabin passengers and a crew of 173. This grand steamer was designed for the arduous journey between Suez and Calcutta, a route that spanned thousands of miles and demanded the utmost in engineering prowess and seaworthiness. The Bentinck's elegant silhouette, with its tall, slender funnel and graceful lines, evokes a sense of adventure and discovery. The passengers aboard this magnificent vessel would have enjoyed the luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and the thrill of traversing the vast expanse of the ocean, all while being transported to exotic locales teeming with rich history and culture. As the Bentinck lay at anchor in the Thames, it represented the pinnacle of maritime achievement, a symbol of progress and the unyielding human spirit that drove the exploration and conquest of new frontiers. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world seemed a little smaller and the possibilities seemed endless.
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