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The Pioneer with boats in tow laden with parts of the steamer for Dr. Livingstone, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Pioneer with boats in tow laden with parts of the steamer for Dr. Livingstone, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Visit of H.M.S. Gorgon to the Zambesi River: The Pioneer passing Mozambala with boats in tow laden with parts of the steamer for Dr. Livingstone, 1862. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Sewall, of her Majesty's ship Gorgon. In consequence of Dr. Livingstone representing that it was most desirable to get his new steamer the Lady Nyassa up to the Murchison Falls before the Zambesi began to subside, and thereby save twelve months delay, Commander Wilson decided on rendering every assistance in his power in furtherance of the object in view. Fifty men and officers were told off, armed, and provisioned for a month, with the intention of their being employed in discharging the sections of the steamer into the Pioneer and accompanying the latter vessel up to the falls...when all was ready, the Pioneer took the brig and two of the Gorgon's paddle-box boats in tow and steamed over the Congony bar, and anchored in a little way inside the river, when all hands immediately set to work to clear the Hetty Ellen. Placing the sections of the Lady Nyassa on the deck of the Pioneer, they took up every inch of room and reached halfway up her masts. The work was expeditiously and cleverly performed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This image, titled 'The Pioneer passing Mozambala with boats in tow laden with parts of the steamer for Dr. Livingstone, 1862,' is an engraving from a sketch by Mr. Sewall, taken aboard Her Majesty's ship Gorgon. The scene unfolds on the Zambesi River, where the Pioneer, a steamship, is depicted towing three boats filled with sections of a new steamer, the Lady Nyassa, destined for Dr. David Livingstone. In an effort to expedite the delivery of the Lady Nyassa to Dr. Livingstone before the Zambesi River began to subside, Commander Wilson of H.M.S. Gorgon decided to render assistance. Fifty men and officers were assembled, armed, and provisioned for a month to aid in the discharge of the Lady Nyassa's sections onto the Pioneer. Once preparations were complete, the Pioneer took the brig and two of the Gorgon's paddle-box boats in tow and steamed over the Congony bar, anchoring a short distance inside the river. The crew then set to work, carefully placing the sections of the Lady Nyassa on the deck of the Pioneer. The cramped quarters left no inch of space and reached halfway up her masts. The work was carried out efficiently and ingeniously, a testament to the determination and resourcefulness of those involved. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the logistical challenges and camaraderie of the 19th century exploration era. The dedication of Commander Wilson and his crew to aid Dr. Livingstone in his mission highlights the spirit of collaboration and support that characterized the era's pioneering endeavors.
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