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C1864
Launch of the Australian Steam Navigation Company’s New Steamship ‘The Leichardt.’
Artist:
C.O.R.
Rare engraving of the launch the Sydney built paddle steamer, Leichardt, on 15th November, 1864. The spectators, included his Excellency the Governor, Lord John Taylour, the Colonial Secretary, the Minister for Lands, and a number of principal merchants. The Leichardt … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Launch of the Australian Steam Navigation Company’s New Steamship ‘The Leichardt.’
Date:
C1864
Artist:
C.O.R.
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
212mm
x 160mm
Paper Size:
260mm
x 190mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1864
Description:
Rare engraving of the launch the Sydney built paddle steamer, Leichardt, on 15th November, 1864.
The spectators, included his Excellency the Governor, Lord John Taylour, the Colonial Secretary, the Minister for Lands, and a number of principal merchants. The Leichardt was a paddle-wheel steamer, 187ft. in length, 24ft in beam, with engines of 110 horse power abd a carrying capacity of 500 tons. The figure-head is a half length figure of the ill-fated explorer whose name she bears.
From the original edition of the Illustrated Sydney News.
