The PS Royal William of Quebec The First True Transatlantic Steamer

World trade was revolutionized in the 19th Century when ships went from sail to steam. When did the first steamship cross the Atlantic? Who built it? Where? Several ships have claimed that title, but the true answer lies in Canada where steamboats were plying the rivers and lakes since the 19th century. The Paddle Steamer Royal William, built at the Campbell and Black shipyard in the Port of Quebec, steamed across the Atlantic from Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Portsmouth, England in 1833. That was the first transatlantic crossing under steam. Ships from the US and Holland have challenged her right to the title. This book shows that the PS Royal William's claim is valid.

ISBN:	9781771862295
Publisher:	Baraka Books
Imprint:	Baraka Books
Published date:	30 Nov 2020
Language:	English
Number of pages:	120
Weight:	430g
Height:	254mm
Width:	202mm
Spine width:	12mm

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