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Print, uncoloured engraving, Launch of the Dragon Fly
Steamer on Lake Windermere, Westmorland, published in the
Illustrated London News, 30 November 1850.
The text is:-
LAUNCH OF THE "DRAGON-FLY" STEAMER ON LAKE WINDERMERE
ON Monday, the 18th inst., another vessel, built for the
Windermere Iron Steamer Company, was launched at Low Wood,
Windermere. Its dimensions are 100 feet in length, 14 feet
beam, 50 horse-power, and a very light draught of water, not
more than 20 inches. The vessel was launched complete in
every respect, and with steam up; so that the moment he
reached the water, the engines being started, she
immediately steamed around the beautiful bay of Low Wood,
amidst the cheers of the spectators.
This new steamer was built by Messrs. M'Conochie and Claude,
engineers, Liverpool, and was christened the Dragon-Fly by
Mrs Rigg, the lady of the Secretary of the Company. After
the launch, a large party sat down to an excellent dinner,
at Mr. Logan's, Low Wood Hotel.
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