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The new iron-clad fleet: stem of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The new iron-clad fleet: stem of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The new iron-clad fleet: stem of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. The construction of this gigantic iron frigate, under the superintendence of Mr. 0. W. Lang, the master shipwright of Chatham Dockyard, is proceeding with the greatest rapidity towards completion: the vessel is nearly in frame, and the progress day by day is something wonderful...the forward state of everything in connection with the new fleet at this establishment reflects the highest credit on all the officials connected with it. The stem of the Achilles, of which we give a profile view, is a splendid specimen of iron-forging; it was furnished by the Thames Iron and Shipbuilding Company...and weighs upwards of twenty tons. This vessel, and the new frigates now building...are all to be coated with 5½-inch iron plates, with ten inches of teak, and the same inner skin of wrought iron. In these it is hoped that reducing the teak backing and increasing the armour plate will add to the strength of the ship'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph showcases the stem of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, a formidable ironclad warship with an impressive 50 guns, under construction at Chatham Dockyard in 1862. Overseen by Mr. O.W. Lang, the master shipwright, the vessel's progress was a marvel of engineering prowess, with the frigate nearing completion. The intricately crafted stem, displayed in this profile view, is a testament to the skill of the Thames Iron and Shipbuilding Company, which supplied this magnificent ironwork. Weighing over twenty tons, the stem is just one component of the Achilles' robust structure. This ironclad, along with other new frigates being built at Chatham Dockyard, was designed to be coated with 5½-inch iron plates, shielded by ten inches of teak, and an inner skin of wrought iron. By reducing the teak backing and increasing the armor plate, the ships' strength was expected to be significantly enhanced. The rapid pace of construction and the advanced state of the Achilles reflected the dedication and expertise of all those involved in its creation, contributing to the esteemed reputation of Chatham Dockyard.
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