Picture No | 10216964 |
Date | 1850 |
Description | After-Deck of the RMS 'Asia', 1850 |
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The after-deck of Cunard Line Royal Mail Paddle-steamer 'Asia' at sea. 'Asia' was the largest steamship yet built on the River Clyde, with a length overall of 280 feet and a gross tonnage of 2226 tons. In this image, one can clearly see the ship's boats on their davits and the funnel for the engine.
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Source | The Illustrated London News. 1850, page 369 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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