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Walter A. Simonds , (1900–1982)

Dreadnought

1853
45 in. x 68 1/2 in. x 23 in. (114.3 cm x 173.99 cm x 58.42 cm)

Medium and Support: Ship model

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Accession Number: 1934.S1

Current Location: On view : GC2

Commentary

Dreadnought
Trans-Atlantic Packet Ship

Built at Newburyport in 1853
Length 212 ft.; Beam 41 ft. 6 in.; Depth 26 ft. 6 in.; Tonnage 1413 tons

The Dreadnought was built for the fast cargo and passenger service between New York and Liverpool. She operated in the Red Cross Line under the command of Captain Samuel Samuels and for the first two years made twenty-six passages between New York and Liverpool, her fastest time being thirteen days, eight hours, and her average for the eastbound voyage nineteen days. She was always beautifully kept up, and such was her reputation as champion of the Atlantic that her cabins were usually sold out a year in advance. She was wrecked on Cape Penas, off Tierra del Fugo, in 1869.

Robert E. Peabody, "Dreadnought" catalogue entry in ed. John Ratté, Models of American Sailing Ships, rev. ed. (Andover, MA: Addison Gallery of American Art, 1994), 83

Exhibition List

This object was included in the following exhibitions:

1/4" scale: Models of American Sailing Ships Addison Gallery of American Art , 9/25/1994 - 1/12/1995

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