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Steam-gondola for Coniston Lake, Lancashire, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Steam-gondola for Coniston Lake, Lancashire, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Steam-gondola for Coniston Lake, Lancashire, 1860....a most elegant and novel vessel...in its outward form and internal fittings a perfected combination of the Venetian gondola and the English steam-yacht - having the elegance, comfort, and speed of the latter, and the graceful lightness and quiet gliding motion of the former...Coniston Water...[was] recently made easily accessible to tourists from the metropolis and the chief towns by the extension of the Furness Railway...The vessel is of iron or rather steel plates...It is propelled by a screw, driven by a 16-horse-power engine on the locomotive plan, burning coke, and placed quite aft, thus leaving the best part of the vessel for passengers, and relieving them from smoke, smell, and noise - three disagreeables generally complained of in ordinary steam-vessels...The centre of the vessel...is fitted up as a saloon, covered with a light roof; the sides, of plate-glass...affording an uninterrupted view of the magnificent scenery surrounding the lake, the summit of the highest mountains being visible to those seated in the saloon...The Gondola was designed by Mr. James Ramsden, the secretary and general manager of the Furness Railway: it was built by Messrs. Jones and Co. of Liverpool...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph showcases the Steam-gondola on Coniston Lake in Lancashire, England, dating back to 1860. The Steam-gondola, an enigma of engineering innovation, is a harmonious blend of the Venetian gondola and the English steam-yacht. It boasts the elegance, comfort, and speed of the latter, while retaining the graceful lightness and quiet gliding motion of the former. Coniston Water, nestled in the picturesque landscape of the English Lake District, had recently become a popular destination for tourists from the metropolis and major towns, thanks to the extension of the Furness Railway. The vessel, made primarily of iron or steel plates, is propelled by a screw driven by a 16-horsepower engine on the locomotive plan, burning coke. The engine is placed aft, ensuring that the best part of the vessel is reserved for passengers, providing them with relief from smoke, smell, and noise, which were common complaints in ordinary steam vessels. The center of the vessel is fitted with a spacious saloon, covered with a light roof, and the sides are adorned with plate-glass windows, offering an unobstructed view of the breathtaking scenery surrounding the lake. The summit of the highest mountains is visible to those seated in the saloon. The Steam-gondola was designed by Mr. James Ramsden, the secretary and general manager of the Furness Railway, and was built by Messrs. Jones and Co. of Liverpool. This engineering marvel represents a significant milestone in the history of water transportation, offering passengers an unparalleled experience of comfort, speed, and scenic beauty.
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