The new saloon-steamer iona, belonging to messers david hutcheson and company, of glasgow. Illustration for the illustrated london news, 12 september 1863. The new iona, the property of messrs. David hutcheson and co. , of glasgow, was launched from the building-yard of messrs. J. And g. Thomson, govan, about a month ago. She was constructed to ply between glasgow and ardrishaig, the south-eastern terminus of the crinan canal. She had her engines fitted in and was finished at lancefield. , recently she made a trial - trip over the usual course, between the cumbrae and cloch lighthouses, with great success. She is built of iron. Her actual length is 245 ft. , and her breadth of beam 25 ft. She has a depth of 9 ft. , and she draws little more than 4ft. Of water. The paddle-wheels 20 ft. In diameter. Date: 12 September 1863. Place of creation: London. Medium: wood engraving. The New Saloon-Steamer Iona, belonging to Messers David Hutcheson and Company, of Glasgow - ILN 1863
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