Double-screw steamship Far East
The new double-screw steamship Far East. The launch took place at Cubitt Town, Millwall, in the presence of a large number of people. The launch of any first-class ship that may be destined to take part in the vast commercial enterprise between England and the most distant parts of the earth must always be attended with a considerable degree of interest. She is intended for the China tea trade, and is constructed of iron, and is the first vessel of her class to which the double or twin screw system has been applied
Picture No
13439610
Media ID
46782468
Size
3318px x 3970px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News, 12th December 1863, p600
Date
1863
