Picture No | 10114801 |
Date | 3 July 1855 |
Description | PERSIA LAUNCHED |
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Steamship launched at the Robert Napier & Sons shipyard at Govan, Glasgow. At the time she is the largest steamship afloat and wins the 'Blue Riband' in 1856.
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Source | Illustrated London News 14 July 1855 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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