Paddle Steamer Leith 1837
The paddle steamer Leith arriving at Grantham Pier, Edinburgh. Built by R.Menzies and Sons for the General Steam Navigation Co 1837 and used by GSNC for coastal service between Leith and London. At that time the largest steam ship built. Aquatint engraving after William John Huggins (1781-1845) seen flying the White Ensign and with cannon ports opened
Picture No
10823190
Media ID
48368787
Size
4995px x 3407px
(14.6MB)
Credit
© Walter Rawlings / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Photograph by Walter Rawlings
Date
1837
