Picture No | 10216230 |
Date | 1856 |
Description | Mr. Laird's ship-building yard, Liverpool 1856 |
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Mr. Laird's ship-building yard in Liverpool. Iron ship-building on an extensive scale originated from this prolific ship-yard, with vessels carrying heavy guns for the East India Company constructed at Laird's. 75 ships were built between January and October 1856, when this drawing was made.
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Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 25 October 1856, page 418 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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