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The clipper-ship The Royal Edward, built for the Red Cross Australian Line, 1864. Creators: Edwin Weedon, Smyth
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The clipper-ship The Royal Edward, built for the Red Cross Australian Line, 1864. Creators: Edwin Weedon, Smyth
The clipper-ship The Royal Edward, built for the Red Cross Australian Line, 1864. 'We this week give an Engraving of the new iron sailing-ship Royal Edward, of 3500 tons burden, and classed A 1 twenty-two years, built by Messrs. Westwood, Baillie, and Co., London Yard Ironworks, Isle of Dogs, for Messrs. Fernie Brothers, and Co., of Liverpool, and forming one of the Red Cross line of packets to Australia, dispatched from London by Messrs. Charles Walton and Co. The Royal Edward is commanded by Captain John Shaw, late of the clipper-ship Empire of Peace, and is of the following dimensions: Length, 223 ft. 6in.; 36 ft. beam, and 24 ft. depth of hold. She is built in five water-tight compartments, and, besides being a very handsome model, possesses the novel feature of having steel bowsprit, masts, and yards, ensuring great strength, with lightness aloft, which, by increasing her stability, makes her more seaworthy in rough weather. She has admirable accommodation for passengers, as well as large capacity for cargo. The construction of this vessel has given such satisfaction to her owners that they have ordered a sister ship of Messrs. Westwood, Baillie, and Co., which is now in course of construction'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**The Royal Edward: A Symbol of Hope and Resilience**
In this striking print, photographer Edwin Weedon captures the majestic clipper-ship The Royal Edward, built for the Red Cross Australian Line in 1864. With its imposing presence and sleek design, this vessel embodies the spirit of adventure and perseverance that defined a era of great change.
The Royal Edward was no ordinary ship - it was designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the open sea while providing unparalleled comfort and luxury for passengers traveling between London and Australia. Its innovative features included steel bowsprit, masts, and yards, which ensured greater stability in rough weather.
As one of the Red Cross line's premier vessels, The Royal Edward represented a beacon of hope during a time when global connectivity was expanding rapidly. This photograph not only showcases its impressive dimensions - 223 feet long with a beam of 36 feet - but also conveys the sense of optimism and possibility that it embodied as it set sail for distant shores.
In this moment in history, The Royal Edward stands tall, a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Its legacy lives on through this print, which invites us to reflect on the power of innovation and resilience in shaping our world today.
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