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21. *Plans of HMS Nelson* (1814)**
	The keel of the 'Nelson' was laid at Woolwich Dockyard on 14 November 1809. She was launched at Woolwich in July 1814. The launching was a gala...

22. *Portrait of the Drake* sixth rate.**
	The 'Drake', 16 guns, was launched at the Royal Dockyard in Deptford in 1652. She was a sixth-rate ship, a small vessel normally used for local...

23. Perrys Dock Yard, Blackwall.
	The Blackwall shipyard, begun in the late 16th century, continued, under various owners, to repair and build ships, particularly for the East India...

24. *Paying out machinery on board the Great Eastern.*
	Designed by Henry Clifford, the paying-out machinery used on the 'Great Eastern' incorporated an automatic release mechanism and jockey wheels. The...

25. Oyster boats at Billingsgate.
	Oyster boats at Billingsgate in the early 19th century. Billingsgate Fish Market was the City's main place to buy seafood of all descriptions.

26. Paddle Steamers.
	An engraved vignette of five paddle steamers, named No.1289. 4s. No.1290. 3s. No.1020. 3s.6d. No.1022. 2s.6d. No.1023. 5s. Published by Calson &...

27. Prison hulk.
	When the North American colonies declared their independence in 1776 and closed their ports to British convict ships, a crisis in the criminal...

28. Prison ship York at Portsmouth Harbour.
	The 74-gun third-rate HMS 'York' (1743 tons) was launched in 1807. She was first posted to the West Indies and was involved in the capture of the...

29. Queen Victoria's arrival at Woolwich Dockyard.
	An 'Illustrated London News' etching showing Queen Victoria arriving at Woolwich Dockyard. She was about to depart for Scotland on the Royal Yacht.

30. Queen Victoria's visit to the City of London.
	An 'Illustrated London News' engraving depicting Queen Victoria's visit to the City of London in 1850. The Queen had arrived in the Upper Pool in the...


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