H.M. Steam Vessel Ardent - Arrivng at Trieste from Alexandria with the Indian Despatches Septr 28th 1846 RMG PY0909, Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton, 14 May 1847

H. M. Steam vessel ardent. Arrivng at trieste from alexandria with the indian despatches septr 28th 1846 a black and white print of 'ardent', under the command of captain spong, r. N. She is depicted arriving at trieste from alexandria. The coloured version of this print 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. " see pah0908. H. M. Steam vessel ardent. Arrivng at trieste from alexandria with the indian despatches septr 28th 1846. Date: 14 May 1847. Dimensions: Sheet: 292 x 434 mm; Mount: 481 mm x 634 mm. Collection: Fine art.