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Engine-Room of H. M. S. Warrior
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Engine-Room of H. M. S. Warrior
The Engine-room of H.M.S.Warrior, which at the time of its construction was at the forefront of warship development. Date: c 1860
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Battleship Steamship Warrior Warship
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This photograph offers a glimpse into the heart of H.M.S. Warrior, a pioneering warship of the late 19th century. Built between 1859 and 1860, Warrior represented a significant leap forward in naval warfare technology. The engine-room, depicted in this image, was the powerhouse of this steam-propelled battleship, which enabled Warrior to outmaneuver and outrun traditional sailing ships. The Warrior's engine-room was a marvel of engineering, housing two horizontal-return connecting-rod engines, each with a cylindrical boiler feeding steam to the pistons. The engines were capable of producing a combined power output of around 2,500 horsepower, propelling the vessel at a top speed of 17 knots. This was a remarkable achievement for the time, as most sailing ships could barely reach 10 knots. The men in this photograph, dressed in heavy work clothes and protective goggles, are busy maintaining the complex machinery. The room is filled with pipes, valves, and levers, all essential components of the steam engine system. The intense heat and noise of the engine-room would have made working conditions challenging, but the crew's dedication and expertise were crucial to the Warrior's success on the battlefield. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the British Royal Navy during the Victorian era. The Warrior's engine-room marked the beginning of a new era in naval warfare, paving the way for the development of more advanced steamships and eventually, the emergence of the modern battleship.
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