Photographic reproduction, of steam boat Charlotte Dundas

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This photographic reproduction is of the 'Charlotte Dundas' - a steam powered paddle boat with an engine designed by William Symington in 1801.

The image has been reproduced from an original lithograph - a method of printing from a metal or stone surface which is not raised but is ink-receptive.

Symington had been commissioned by Lord Dundas to develop a steam powered tug for use on the Forth and Clyde Canal but fears about canal erosion halted the experiment. A second, more efficient boat, the 'Charlotte Dundas II', was built in 1803.

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• Online ID: 000-100-044-449-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1938.185
• Date: 20th century
  
• Material: Photograph / lithograph / ship
  
• Dimensions: 228 mm x 156 mm
  
• What: Photograph / lithograph / ship
  
• Subject: 23. SHIPPING, Steam and Motor Ships (Departmental Classification)
  
• Who: Allan and Ferguson (Lithographer)
  Charlotte Dundas (ship)
  
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• Description: Photograph of the Charlotte Dundas from Allan and Ferguson's lithograph
  
• References:
  • Downs-Rose, G & Harvey, W S. William Symington Inventor and Engine Builder. 1980 
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