Description: John Englis Another Fine Quality Print from Martin2001 Print Specifics: Type of print: Lithograph - Original antique printYear of printing: 1895 Publisher: The New York Tribune Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair)Dimensions: 7 x 10 inches, including blank margins around the image. Full borders around the image not shown in the photo. Image dimensions only: 4 x 4.5 inches. 1 inch = 2,54 cm. Paper weight: 2-3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNote: Engraved facsimile signature under the image Short bio: JOHN ENGLIS, one of the most famous of the steamboat builders of this port, was born Nov. 25, 1808, and died in the city of Brooklyn, Oct. 25, 1888. His father, of the same name, an honest Scot, came to America in 1795, and made this city his home. In 1837, when steam navigation was being introduced upon the great lakes, Mr. Englis had already earned sufficient reputation to be invited to Lake Erie, to build two steamboats for the northern trade. He constructed the Milwaukee and Red Jacket, both excellent boats, under contract, and then returned to New York. Experience had now brought to him a confidence in his powers, and he opened a shipyard on his own account at the foot of East 10th street on the East river. During the Civil War, his yard was especially busy. From 250 to 450 of the best class of shipwrights, carpenters, joiners, and other mechanics, earned their livelihood in his employment. It is scarcely necessary to present a catalogue of all the vessels set afloat from his famous yard. A few of the more noteworthy may, however, be referred to. Old merchants and thousands of travellers remember the Drew, St. John, Dean Richmond, Newport, Old Colony, C. H. Northam, Tremont, Falmouth, Columbia, Saratoga, City of Troy, and Grand Republic, which were built for river and Sound service, and the ocean steamers, City of Mexico, City of Merida, City of Havana, City of Vera Cruz, City of Atlanta, City of Columbia, Villa Clara, Gloria, Trinidad and others, constructed for deep water navigation. Many of these boats are yet in existence and giving great satisfaction. Seven of his boats were built for service in China, and one of them, the Sumo Nada, is credited with a run of a thousand miles from Hong Kong to Shanghai in fiftysix hours. These boats were the despair of the builders of England, who had expended immense sums in the construction of craft for the same trade, but had never produced one which equalled the creations of Mr. Englis. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. eBay seller since 1998.Five-star service.
Price: 15.3 USD
Location: Manassas, Virginia
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Shipping Cost: 4.65 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Listed By: Martin2001
Production Technique: Intaglio
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Print Type: Engraving
Features: Not framed
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Overall Dimensions: 7 x 10" (18 x 25 cm)
Subject: Figures & Portraits
Type: Print
