Launch of "The Genova" Steam-ship, at Messrs. Mare's, Blackwall, [London], 1856. 'This splendid iron [was] built for the Genoese Transatlantic the purpose of carrying on a direct steam communication between North and South America and [She] is of 2000 tons , 263 feet; breadth of beam, 38 engines, of 300 horse power, are to be supplied by Maudslay; and the cost of the vessel, exclusive of her engines, will be £43, has been constructed upon lines laid down by Mr. James ceremony of naming and laun
Launch of "The Genova" Steam-ship, at Messrs. Mare's, Blackwall, [London], 1856. 'This splendid iron [was] built for the Genoese Transatlantic the purpose of carrying on a direct steam communication between North and South America and [She] is of 2000 tons , 263 feet; breadth of beam, 38 engines, of 300 horse power, are to be supplied by Maudslay; and the cost of the vessel, exclusive of her engines, will be £43, has been constructed upon lines laid down by Mr. James ceremony of naming and effected in excellent the Misses Ford and was an immense concourse of persons present to witness the interesting occurrences, which, with the beautiful weather, gave the greatest satisfaction to all'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856.
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