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Building the great steam-frigate "Warrior" at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1860. Creator: Smyth. Building the great steam-frigate "Warrior" at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1860. Creator: Smyth
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Building the great steam-frigate "Warrior" at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1860. Creator: Smyth. Building the great steam-frigate "Warrior" at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Building the great steam-frigate "Warrior" at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1860. Admiral Sir Baldwin Wake Walker, Surveyor of the Navy, was responsible for the Royal Navy's warship construction programme during the 1850s naval arms race and at the time of the introduction of the Ironclad warship. It was his decision to build HMS Warrior. She was the second largest ship in the world, after the Great Eastern, and was constructed, under the immediate superintendence of Captain Ford, the managing director'. The Warrior was armour plated, and built to carry 36 guns. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph, titled "Building the great steam-frigate 'Warrior' at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1860," is a mesmerizing glimpse into the past of naval shipbuilding during the 19th century. The image, created by the skilled artist Smyth, provides a unique perspective on the construction of HMS Warrior, a monumental achievement in maritime history. At the time, Admiral Sir Baldwin Wake Walker, Surveyor of the Navy, spearheaded the Royal Navy's warship construction programme during the intense naval arms race, which saw the introduction of the Ironclad warship. In response, Walker decided to build HMS Warrior, the second largest ship in the world at the time, after the Great Eastern. The Warrior was armour-plated and designed to carry 36 guns. Captain Ford, the managing director, oversaw the construction process under Walker's immediate supervision. The Warrior was a testament to the industrial revolution, with the Thames Ironworks, located in Blackwall, London, serving as the site of this engineering marvel. The photograph captures the ship in various stages of completion, with scaffolding and workers present, adding to the intrigue and dynamism of the scene. The Illustrated London News published this engraving in 1860, providing a visual record of this significant event in naval history. The image offers a fascinating look at the meticulous process of shipbuilding during this era, with the workers' dedication and focus evident in every detail. This photograph is a reminder of the ingenuity, innovation, and sheer determination that went into constructing these colossal vessels, shaping the future of naval warfare.
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