PUBLISHER: Published by The Engineer. Oct. 25, 1889.
MEDIUM: Wood engraving,
DATE: 1889.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 8 x 13 3/8" (20.3 x 34 cm).
DESCRIPTION: Messrs, Laird Brothers, Birkenhead, Builders and Engineers. <br><br> The Hamburg-American line had an interesting history. The company was formed in Hamburg by William Miller, a Scotsman. Upon his death 1841 it was taken over by August Bolten who was one of the first to recognize the potential of steam powered vessels and to implement their use. He cofounded the Hamburg-America (1847) and Hamburg-Sud (1871).
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CONDITION: Good condition with modern handcolor.
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