Royal William plan, 1830-1831.

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Royal William plan, 1830-1831.

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Original working plan of the Royal William, reputed to be the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean entirely propelled by steam. Bound in folder with the plan is a letter from Archibald Bennett, son of the man who installed the engine of the ship and also a letter from George Goudie, son of James Goudie.

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Chicago History Museum

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Chicago History Museum

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Goudie, James, shipbuilder.

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Bennett and Henderson (Firm)

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"Royal William" (Ship)

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James Goudie, formerly of Quebec, Canada, built the vessel in 1830-31 and called it the Royal William in honor of the reigning sovereign of Great Britain. The vessel was designed as a steamship to sail between Quebec and Halifax; was towed to Montreal to have the engine installed by the firm of Bennett and Henderson, St. Mary's Foundry. Later, her route was extended to Boston, and she was the first steamship to enter Boston Harbor. Trade not being sufficiently large, she was sold to a company in...

Goudie, James, Rev

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Goudie, George.

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Bennett, Archibald F. (Archibald Fowler), 1896-1965

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