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Twin Steam-Ship Castalia, August 1875
Engraving of the twin-hulled, paddle steamer Castalia, leaving Dover for Calais, August 1875. Built in 1874 for the English Channel Steamship Company, her radical design was intended to improve stability and sea-keeping. However the design was not a success and she was sold, in 1883, to the Metropolitan Asylums Board for use as a floating hospital on the River Thames
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1874 1875 1883 Asylums Calais Channel Dover Floating Improve Intended Keeping Leaving Metropolitan Paddle Radical Sold Stability Steam Ship Steamer Success Twin Hulled
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the captivating history of maritime engineering with our exquisite print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection. This stunning engraving, "Twin Steam-Ship Castalia, August 1875," showcases the iconic twin-hulled, paddle steamer Castalia leaving Dover for Calais in August 1875. Built for the English Channel Steamship Company just a year prior, this masterpiece is a testament to the technological advancements of the time. Bring a piece of maritime history into your home or office with this beautifully detailed and intricately crafted print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Order now and travel back in time with every glance.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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This engraving captures the Twin Steam-Ship Castalia, a radical maritime innovation leaving Dover for Calais in August 1875. Built in 1874 by the English Channel Steamship Company, the Castalia's twin-hulled design was a groundbreaking attempt to enhance stability and sea-keeping in the unpredictable English Channel. However, the design proved unsuccessful, and in 1883, the ship was sold to the Metropolitan Asylums Board for use as a floating hospital on the River Thames. The Castalia's unique design, featuring two parallel hulls connected by a common deck, was a bold departure from traditional shipbuilding practices. The twin hulls aimed to reduce the ship's roll in rough seas, providing greater comfort and safety for passengers and crew. Unfortunately, the design did not live up to expectations, and the Castalia faced numerous challenges in navigating the Channel's strong currents and tides. Despite its shortcomings, the Castalia remains an important chapter in maritime history. Its innovative design paved the way for future advancements in shipbuilding technology and demonstrated the potential benefits of unconventional approaches to addressing the challenges of navigating the English Channel. This engraving, from the ILN (Illustrated London News) archive, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the Castalia's majestic departure from Dover harbor as it embarked on its journey to Calais in the summer of 1875.
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