Dispatch vessel HMS Iris'. Launched in 1877

Dispatch vessel HMS Iris'. Launched in 1877, this was the first steel ship built for the British Admiralty. Constructed of steel made by the Siemens-Martin process at Landore Siemens Steel Company, Swansea, Wales. A transitional vessel with both sails and steam engines. From Great Industries of Great Britain, (London, circa 1880). Wood engraving

1877 Admiralty Constructed Dispatch Industries Iris Launched Sails Siemens Swansea Transitional

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