Putting the Mail on the Viceroy, Galway, 1850
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Putting the Mail on the Viceroy, Galway, 1850
Engraving showing sacks of mail leaving Galway in rowing boats to be put aboard the Viceroy, on its maiden voyage to New York, 1850
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1850 Aboard Galway Leaving Maiden Mail Putting Rowing Sacks Voyage
Putting the Mail on the Viceroy, Galway, 1850
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an intriguing historical engraving that captures an important moment in the maritime history of Ireland and the transatlantic mail service. The image shows a bustling scene at the docks of Galway, with several rowing boats filled to the brim with sacks of mail, ready to be transferred onto the majestic ship, the Viceroy, in the background. The Viceroy was a new addition to the transatlantic mail fleet, making its maiden voyage from Galway to New York in December 1850. The mail boats played a crucial role in the communication network between Europe and North America during the 19th century, and the efficient and reliable delivery of mail was a significant achievement. The engraving shows the labor-intensive process of transferring the mail from the rowing boats to the larger ship. The mail sacks are being carefully lifted and passed from one person to another, ensuring that none are damaged or lost during the transfer. The Viceroy, with its impressive size and grandeur, looms in the background, ready to set sail and carry the valuable cargo across the Atlantic. The image also provides a glimpse into the daily life of the people of Galway during this time. The dockworkers, dressed in their heavy coats and hats, are busy and focused on their task, while the onlookers in the background observe the scene with curiosity and anticipation. Overall, "Putting the Mail on the Viceroy, Galway, 1850" is a fascinating historical record of an important moment in the maritime history of Ireland and the transatlantic mail service. The engraving captures the energy and excitement of the scene, as well as the importance of efficient communication in the 19th century.
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