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Launch of La Hogue, Sunderland 1855
Launch of La Hogue, the largest ship ever built in Sunderland, in 1855.
16th July 1855
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1850s 1855 Hogue Launching May18 Sunderland
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La Hogue: The Triumph of Sunderland Shipbuilding in the 1850s In the heart of the Industrial Revolution, on the 16th of July, 1855, Sunderland, England, witnessed an extraordinary event. The largest ship ever built in the town was about to be launched, and the anticipation was palpable. The ship, christened La Hogue, was a testament to the ingenuity and industrial might of the region. The Illustrated London News captured this historic moment, providing us with a glimpse into the past. The photograph shows a bustling scene at the River Wear, with thousands of onlookers gathered to witness the launch. The ship, still attached to the slipway, is surrounded by workers, officials, and spectators, all eager to be a part of this momentous occasion. La Hogue was a colossal three-masted iron-hulled barque, measuring 385 feet in length and with a tonnage of over 3,000 tons. Her construction took over two years and required the labor of hundreds of skilled workers. The ship was built for the British Admiralty to serve as a merchant cruiser, designed to protect British trade routes from piracy and foreign competition. The launch of La Hogue was a source of immense pride for the people of Sunderland. It represented their town's growing reputation as a center of maritime excellence, and the success of its shipbuilding industry. The event was widely reported in the press, and the image of La Hogue being launched became a symbol of progress and innovation in the 1850s. This photograph is a reminder of a bygone era, a time when the power of human ingenuity and industrial might combined to create marvels of engineering. The La Hogue stands as a testament to the spirit of Sunderland and the 19th century's relentless pursuit of progress.
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