PY8899

The 'Prince of Wales' Long Caption: Inscribed 'The Prince of Wales Iron Steam Vessel built by Messrs Miller & Ravenhill, Blackwall'. The 'Prince of Wales' was made completely of iron. Her launch was not very successful as is shown on the picture, the stern got stuck on the wharf, the bow was twisted and there was a small leak. The repairs were completed in four days. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: PAH8899 Artist: J.R. Jobbins (engraver); David Bogue (publisher) Date: 1843 Medium: coloured lithograph Size: 455 mm x 673 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.