H.M. Steam Vessel Ardent - Arrivng at Trieste from Alexandria with the Indian Despatches Septr 28th 1846 RMG PY0908, Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton, 14 May 1847

H. M. Steam vessel ardent. Arrivng at trieste from alexandria with the indian despatches septr 28th 1846 a coloured print which is inscribed: "h. M. Steam vessel, 'ardent', of 200 horse power, and 800 tons burthern, commanded by captain spong, r. N. / arriving at trieste from alexandria with the indian despatches, septr 28th 1846. The distance being about 1240 miles was accomplished in 5 days and 10 hours / without the use of sails. " 'ardent' spent much of her career on the west coast of africa engaged in anti-slavery operations. H. M. Steam vessel ardent. Arrivng at trieste from alexandria with the indian despatches septr 28th 1846. Date: 14 May 1847. Dimensions: Sheet: 371 x 503 mm; Mount: 482 mm x 633 mm. Collection: Fine art.