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The Dundee screw steamship Hibernia, 1865. Creator: Smyth
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The Dundee screw steamship Hibernia, 1865. Creator: Smyth
The Dundee screw steamship Hibernia, 1865. 'The screw-steamer Hibernia is the last vessel that the Dundee, Perth, and London Shipping Company have added to their fleet. Her dimensions are as follow: Length over all, 235 ft.; keel and forerake, 216 ft.; breadth, moulded, 28 ft.; depth, 17 ft. 6 in.; horse-power, 180. Full poop and forecastle, the former handsomely fitted up for forty first-class passengers. This vessel has made the most rapid voyages between Dundee and London that ever have been made: running from Dundee to Gravesend in thirty-one hours and from Gravesend to Dundee in thirty-one hours and a half. This vessel...was built, and furnished with her engines, by Messrs. Gourlay Brothers and Co., of Dundee. One of these vessels is occasionally employed to bring the earliest fruit of the season from Patras to London, and, when so employed, has generally succeeded in making the most rapid voyage of the season'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**Vintage Maritime Icon: The Dundee Screw Steamship Hibernia (1865)**
Step aboard this magnificent vessel, captured in all its glory by photographer Smyth in 1865. The Dundee screw steamship Hibernia is a marvel of engineering and design, boasting impressive dimensions that set it apart from other ships of the era. With its sleek hull and imposing superstructure, she cuts through the waves with ease, her powerful engines propelling her at speeds previously unimaginable.
This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the heyday of maritime travel, when steam-powered vessels like Hibernia revolutionized transportation between distant ports. Her luxurious amenities catered to the needs of first-class passengers seeking comfort and speed on their journeys. As one of Gourlay Brothers' finest creations, she was built for performance, capable of making record-breaking voyages between Dundee and London.
In this beautifully preserved print from Heritage Images, Smyth's lens captures every detail of Hibernia's imposing presence: her sturdy hull, gleaming propeller shafts, and the elegant lines that define her superstructure. This historic image is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship that defined an era in maritime history.
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