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Launch of "The Louisa Shelbourne, "at Battersea (engraving)
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Launch of "The Louisa Shelbourne, "at Battersea (engraving)
1618950 Launch of " The Louisa Shelbourne, " at Battersea (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of " The Louisa Shelbourne, " at Battersea. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 April 1854.
E Weedon); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22322012
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Battersea Launch Ship Launches
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This engraving, titled "Launch of The Louisa Shelbourne at Battersea" takes us back to a momentous event in maritime history. Created by the talented artist Edwin Weedon in 1854, this print captures the excitement and grandeur surrounding the launch of a magnificent ship. The scene unfolds on the banks of Battersea, London, where an eager crowd has gathered to witness this extraordinary spectacle. As we gaze upon the image, we are immediately struck by the sheer size and beauty of The Louisa Shelbourne. Its sleek hull glistens under the sunlight while its towering masts reach towards the heavens. The atmosphere is electric as workers scurry about, making final preparations for departure. Onlookers crane their necks with anticipation, eagerly awaiting that exhilarating moment when The Louisa Shelbourne will glide into the water for her maiden voyage. Weedon's attention to detail brings every element to life - from the bustling crowds lining both sides of the riverbank to small boats bobbing nearby in anticipation. This engraving not only showcases a remarkable feat of engineering but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our enduring fascination with exploration and adventure. As we admire this historical artwork captured within Bridgeman Images' collection, let us be transported back in time – imagining ourselves among those fortunate enough to witness such an awe-inspiring event firsthand.
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