Antique 1854 engraving, The Royal Mail Steamship, Arabia, of the Cunard Line. Built in 1852 and in service from 1852–1864, the Arabia had a wooden hull and paddle wheel. It was sold in 1864 and converted to sail; it sank in 1868. SOURCE: ORIGINAL ENGRAVING.

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Size: 5741px × 3689px
Photo credit: © Old Paper Studios / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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