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Illustration of the launch of the Vanderbilt in 1855.
Posted inIron & Steam Maritime & Naval History Ship Histories Transportation

Launch Of The Steamship Vanderbilt

On Monday morning the 10th inst., at an early hour, people began to congregate at Mr. Simonson's ship-yard at Greenpoint, to witness the expected launching of the new steamship Vanderbilt.…
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Illustration of Istanbul from the water, showing vessels of several types in the water and a hillside of buildings including a large mosque.
Posted inLocal Histories Maritime & Naval History Travelers' Tales

Constantinople—”The City of the Sultan”

Two weeks back we introduced our readers to the Sultan of all Turkey and his non-reforming Vizier. We now give the City of the Sultan, throned on her many hills,…
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