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Earlier Titanic, Certificate of Discharge, William Edwards
Earlier ship named Titanic - a rare Certificate of Discharge issued to Seaman William Edwards, following his discharge from the ship as an able bodied seaman on 4 January 1890. Edwards was 29 years old at the time of discharge and had served on Titanic since 4 November 1889. This earlier Titanic was built in Belfast in 1888. A steel-hulled steamship owned by the Ulidian Steamship Navigation Company Ltd. of 9 Station Street, Belfast, the ship was 280 feet in length and 1016 tons. Date: 1890
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1016 1888 1889 Artifact Belfast Bodied Certificate Crew Discharge Earlier Edwards Extremely Feet Interesting Issued Length Material Navigation Owned Rare Relating Seaman Served Signed Significant Steamship Titanic Tons Uniquely Virtually Years Extant January Liner
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This intriguing photograph showcases an extremely rare and uniquely significant artifact from maritime history: a Certificate of Discharge issued to Seaman William Edwards following his service aboard the earlier Titanic in 1890. The Titanic depicted here is not the infamous ocean liner that famously sank in 1912, but rather an earlier steel-hulled steamship built in Belfast in 1888. Measuring 280 feet in length and 1016 tons, the Titanic was owned by the Ulidian Steamship Navigation Company Ltd. of 9 Station Street, Belfast. William Edwards, a 29-year-old able-bodied seaman, had served on the Titanic since November 1889. His Certificate of Discharge, dated January 4, 1890, bears his signature and that of the ship's captain. This material relic from the late Victorian era is a testament to the rich maritime history of the time and offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the crew members who sailed aboard these impressive vessels. This Certificate of Discharge, issued to William Edwards, is an extremely rare and valuable artifact that relates to the earlier, original Titanic. It is virtually unheard of for such a document to have survived, making it an incredibly interesting and significant find for any maritime history enthusiast or collector. This photograph, brought to you by Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for anyone with a passion for transportation history and the fascinating stories it holds.
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