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Penn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich: the Erecting Shop, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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Penn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich: the Erecting Shop, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Penn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich [London]: the Erecting Shop, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Nelson K. Cherrill, of '...the erecting-shop, which is that part of the factory where the engines are completely put together and erected, to test the perfect fitting of their parts before they are sent to the ship for which they are intended. The pieces of machinery which here appear in course of erection belong to the engines, of 100-horse power, designed for the Spanish iron-clad frigate Vittoria, which is being built by the Thames Iron Shipbuilding Company for the Spanish Government; but the two large pistons standing in the foreground belong to the engines, of 800-horse power, made for the new steam-yacht Mahrousse, or Bride of the Nile, one of the swiftest vessels yet afloat, which has just been built by Messrs. Samuda and Co. for the Pacha of Egypt'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**A Glimpse into Industrial Innovation: Penn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich, Erecting Shop, 1865**
This striking photograph print captures a moment in time when industrial innovation was revolutionizing the world. The image shows Penn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich, specifically the Erecting Shop where engines were brought to life and tested before being shipped out for use on ships like the Spanish iron-clad frigate Vittoria or luxurious steam-yachts such as Mahrousse, also known as Bride of the Nile.
In this bustling workshop, engineers carefully assemble massive machines with precision and skill. The two large pistons in the foreground belong to an 800-horsepower engine designed for the Pacha of Egypt's new steam yacht, while other machinery pieces are being erected into engines capable of powering a Spanish iron-clad frigate. This engraving from a photograph by Mr. Nelson K. Cherrill offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of this pioneering factory during its heyday in 1865.
The Penn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich was renowned for producing high-quality machinery and engines, playing a significant role in shaping maritime history with their innovative designs and precision engineering. This photograph print not only showcases the impressive scale of these machines but also highlights the expertise and dedication required to bring them to life.
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