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The "Cricket Steam-Boat"stopping at the Adelphi Pier, immediately before the Bursting of her Boilers (engraving)
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The "Cricket Steam-Boat"stopping at the Adelphi Pier, immediately before the Bursting of her Boilers (engraving)
1594496 The " Cricket Steam-Boat" stopping at the Adelphi Pier, immediately before the Bursting of her Boilers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Cricket Steam-Boat" stopping at the Adelphi Pier, immediately before the Bursting of her Boilers. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 4 September 1847.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22315014
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving titled "The 'Cricket Steam-Boat' stopping at the Adelphi Pier, immediately before the Bursting of her Boilers" takes us back to 19th century London. The image depicts a bustling scene at the pier, with people eagerly awaiting their departure on this magnificent steamboat. The Cricket Steam-Boat stands proudly in the foreground, its elegant design and intricate details catching our eye. Passengers can be seen boarding the vessel, excited for their journey along the river Thames. Little do they know that tragedy is about to strike. The artist skillfully captures a sense of anticipation and impending doom as dark clouds loom overhead. Unbeknownst to those on board, disaster is just moments away - the bursting of her boilers. This dramatic event would forever change the course of history for this ill-fated steamboat. Through this engraving, we are transported back in time to witness a significant moment in maritime history. It serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and vulnerability when faced with technological advancements. "The 'Cricket Steam-Boat' stopping at the Adelphi Pier" offers us a glimpse into an era where steam-powered vessels revolutionized transportation and connected communities along rivers and coastlines. It invites us to reflect on how progress often comes hand-in-hand with unforeseen challenges and reminds us of our shared human experiences across time.
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