Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage and legacy

Volume Twelve - Pre-Victorian to the Present Day - further aspects - The River Ely Iron Ore Wharf . . .

	A 1910 postcard printed by Bamforth's of Holmfirth, (Summer Wine Country) up north, in the former West Riding of Yorkshire which typifies the effect of strong seas on landlubbers coupled with strong drink plus the Yorkshireman's reputation for deep pockets and short arms! [001] 'I say, Steward. This ships tips a lot' 'Ay : Sir : She sets a grand example to the passengers!' What is the connection to Yorkshire? The s.s. 'Bessemer' was built at Earle's Shipbuilding Company of Hull, formerly part of the East Riding of Yorkshire.


1875 - The s.s. 'Bessemer' and the Calais Pier as published within The Illustrated London News during May 1875 whilst on her maiden voyage from Dover to Calais with 350 guests onboard. She was 350 feet long and was driven through the sea by four paddle wheels and expected to reach a speed of 20 miles per hour. 000] [002]


1875 - A cross-section through the hull of the s.s. 'Bessemer' as published within The Penny Illustrated Newspaper during April 1875 showing the first-class saloon on its gyroscopically controlled anti-seasickness concept. [000] [002]