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Bournes River Steam Train, 1849
Engraving of John Bournes proposal for a River Steam Train for use on the rivers of India, 1849. At that time, India had a poor transport network and Mr. Bourne felt that shallow draft barges pulled by a paddle steamer could navigate Indias shallow, winding river system. Bournes plans were rejected by the East India Company
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1849 Barges Bourne Draft Felt Indias Navigate Net Work Paddle Plans Poor Proposal Pulled Rejected Rivers Shallow Steamer System Winding
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This historical engraving from 1849 depicts John Bourne's innovative proposal for a River Steam Train to be used on the rivers of India. At a time when India had a poor transport network, Mr. Bourne believed that shallow draft barges pulled by a paddle steamer could navigate the country's shallow and winding river system.
Unfortunately, Bournes' plans were ultimately rejected by the East India Company, despite his vision for improving transportation in the region. The intricate details of this engraving capture the essence of Bourne's ambitious idea and highlight the potential impact it could have had on India's infrastructure at that time.
Through this print, we are transported back to an era where innovation and progress were met with challenges and setbacks. Despite not coming to fruition, John Bourne's proposal serves as a reminder of the importance of forward-thinking ideas in shaping history.
This image invites us to reflect on how different things might have been if Bournes' River Steam Train had been embraced by those in power. It is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in the face of adversity, making it a valuable piece of historical artwork preserved by Mary Evans Prints Online.
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