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New steam-ship "Giraffe" for the Glasgow and Belfast Royal Mail line, 1860. Creator: Unknown. New steam-ship "Giraffe" for the Glasgow and Belfast Royal Mail line, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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New steam-ship "Giraffe" for the Glasgow and Belfast Royal Mail line, 1860. Creator: Unknown. New steam-ship "Giraffe" for the Glasgow and Belfast Royal Mail line, 1860. Creator: Unknown
New steam-ship "Giraffe" for the Glasgow and Belfast Royal Mail line, 1860. On Saturday, July 7, the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and other municipal authorities and their friends made the annual inspection of the lighthouses under their charge in the Firth of Clyde. The interest of the occasion was in no small degree heightened by the Messrs. Burns having placed at the disposal of the Lord Provost and magistrates their magnificent new steamer the Giraffe, that she might do them the honour of performing in their service her birthday trip to the sea. Her performances fully bore out the anticipations which had been formed of her as one of the swiftest, the most commodious, and the most comfortable steam-ships afloat. The Giraffe left the Broomielaw about a quarter before seven a.m....on account of her great length and size, [she] made a cautious passage down the narrow waters of the river, and on arriving at Greenock she was joined by the Provost and magistrates, of that sister burgh...She left Greenock amid hearty cheering and the thundering of cannon, and sped away to perform the business part of her mission - viz. the inspection of the lighthouses at the Cloch, Toward Point, and the Little Cumbrae'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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In this image from 1860, the newly-commissioned steamship "Giraffe" of the Glasgow and Belfast Royal Mail line graces the waters of the Firth of Clyde. The Lord Provost and magistrates of Glasgow and Greenock, accompanied by their esteemed guests, embarked on a special voyage aboard the "Giraffe" for the annual inspection of the lighthouses under their jurisdiction. The "Giraffe," a testament to the technological advancements of the era, was renowned for its speed, commodiousness, and comfort. This grand vessel, with its impressive size and length, left the Broomielaw quarter of Glasgow early on the morning of July 7, 1860. The narrow waters of the river required a cautious passage, but the "Giraffe" soon joined forces with the delegation from Greenock. As they set sail, the "Giraffe" was met with hearty cheers and the thunderous salute of cannon fire. The steamship's mission was to inspect the lighthouses at Cloch, Toward Point, and the Little Cumbrae. The occasion was a significant one, marking the beginning of a new era in maritime transportation and further solidifying the Glasgow and Belfast Royal Mail line's reputation as a leader in the industry. This photograph, taken from the "Illustrated London News," captures the essence of this historic moment in maritime history, showcasing the "Giraffe" in all its splendor as it embarks on its important journey.
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