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The Shannon and The Arcadia steamships [PRG 1160/23/1-4] • Mixed material

The Shannon and The Arcadia steamships

1881-1901, 1980-1990, Mixed material, PRG 1160/23/1

Black and white photograph of 'The Shannon'. 16.9 x 21.7 cm

The Shannon and The Arcadia steamships

1881-1901, 1980-1990, Mixed material, PRG 1160/23/2

Black and white photograph of a painting, believed to be 'The Shannon', although may be 'The Arcadia'. 13.3 x 23 cm on sheet 16.9 x 21.7 cm.

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Summary

A reprint of a black and white photograph of 'The Shannon' (1881). Includes a black and white photograph of a painting, believed to be the same ship, although may be 'The Arcadia' (1888). The ships, built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, were owned by the P&O Steam Navigation Company. 'The Arcadia' was one of four jubilee vessels built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of P&O, and the 50 year reign of Queen Victoria. See link for information compiled by P&O on 'The Shannon' and 'The Arcadia'.

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Physical description

manuscript (typescript);
photograph (black and white)
0.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

1881-1901, 1980-1990

Collections

Part of Thomas family Collection
Part of Ship Collection

Subject

Shannon (Ship)
Steamboats
Ships, Iron and steel

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Additional notes

PRG 1160/23/1: Black and white photograph of 'The Shannon'. 16.9 x 21.7 cm
PRG 1160/23/2: Black and white photograph of a painting, believed to be 'The Shannon', although may be 'The Arcadia'. 13.3 x 23 cm on sheet 16.9 x 21.7 cm.

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