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The "Telegraaf" Iron Steam-boat, recently built by Messrs. Fob, Smit, Jun. and Co... 1858. Creator: Unknown. The "Telegraaf" Iron Steam-boat, recently built by Messrs. Fob, Smit, Jun. and Co... 1858. Creator: Unknown
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The "Telegraaf" Iron Steam-boat, recently built by Messrs. Fob, Smit, Jun. and Co... 1858. Creator: Unknown. The "Telegraaf" Iron Steam-boat, recently built by Messrs. Fob, Smit, Jun. and Co... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The "Telegraaf" Iron Steam-boat, recently built by Messrs. Fob, Smit, Jun. and Co. Kinderdyk, near Rotterdam, 1858....the Telegraaf No. 3...is fitted with oscillating engines, of the collective nominal power of 120 horses, by Messrs. Ravenhill, Salkeld, and Co. engineers, of London...[and is] intended for the accelerated steam communication between Rotterdam and Antwerp...The speed of this steamer places the railway in the background, and in her fittings no Royal yacht can excel her for either beauty or convenience...[She] illustrates the progress of Dutch iron steam-ship building, as well as the quality of London-made engines...According to the testimony of the Belgian pilots, Kirstein van Dongen and A. Lamot, there is no faster steamer afloat'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph showcases the "Telegraaf," an iron steam-boat recently constructed by the esteemed Dutch shipbuilders, Messrs. Fob, Smit, Jun. and Co., in 1858. The steamer, christened as the "Telegraaf No. 3," was built near Rotterdam and is an exemplary representation of the advancements in Dutch iron steamship building. The "Telegraaf" is equipped with oscillating engines, a collective nominal power of 120 horses, designed and manufactured by the renowned London-based engineers, Ravenhill, Salkeld, and Co. The primary intention behind the creation of this magnificent vessel was to facilitate accelerated steam communication between Rotterdam and Antwerp. The "Telegraaf" boasts an impressive speed that surpasses that of the railway, making it a true marvel of engineering. Its fittings are second to none, with no royal yacht able to match its beauty and convenience. This steamer serves as a testament to the progress of Dutch iron steamship building and the exceptional quality of London-made engines. According to the testimonies of esteemed Belgian pilots, Kirstein van Dongen and A. Lamot, there is no faster steamer in existence. The "Telegraaf" is not only a symbol of Dutch maritime prowess but also a harbinger of the future of steam transportation. This photograph captures a moment in history, showcasing the elegance and power of this engineering marvel.
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