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Steam Packets off Margate 1821
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Steam Packets off Margate 1821
Published Sept 5th 1821 by John Hudson, 86, Cheapside Main inscription: To His Most Gracious Majesty KING GEORGE THE FOURTH The Illustrious Patron of Steam Packets, This Plate is dedicated by His Majestys most devoted and faithful Servant & Subject, John Hudson Base line inscription: The Land view represents Margate - The Packets view The Victory Steam Yacht Capt. Corbin built under the direction of Geo Dodd Esq Civil Engineer, the Founder of the Steam Packets to Margate, Gravesend and Richmond, and who commanded the first Steam Yacht which crossed the Irish Channel and entered Dublin Harbour Date: 1821
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This stunning engraving, published on September 5, 1821, by John Hudson, depicts the Steam Packets off Margate, a groundbreaking innovation in transportation during the 19th century. The image is dedicated to King George IV, the illustrious patron of steam packets, showcasing the deep connection between the monarchy and the emerging steam power technology. The land view in the engraving represents the picturesque town of Margate, while the packet view showcases the Victory Steam Yacht, a marvel of engineering at the time. The steam yacht was built under the direction of George Dodd Esq., the founder of the Steam Packets to Margate, Gravesend, and Richmond. Dodd, who commanded the first steam yacht to cross the Irish Channel and enter Dublin Harbour, is celebrated as the captain of this historic vessel. The steam engine, a symbol of power and progress, transformed the way people traveled, making voyages across the English Channel faster and more efficient than ever before. The saloon of the steam yacht is depicted with elegantly dressed passengers, adding to the allure of this new mode of transport. The waves in the background and the intricate details of the steam engine and the vessel itself highlight the masterful craftsmanship of the engraving. This image offers a glimpse into the past, when steam power revolutionized transportation and paved the way for modern maritime travel.
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