CHAPTER XII

.—Pioneers of Transatlantic Steam Navigation—Valentia

Transatlantic Steam Navigation Co., incorporated 1828—Scheme revived 1835—Dr. Lardner’s famous speech—His disclaimer, 1851—The ROYAL WILLIAM (of Canada), 1833—Dr. Julius Smith—British Queen Steam Navigation Co., 1836—BRITISH QUEEN (1838)—SIRIUS (1838)—ROYAL WILLIAM (City of Dublin Co., 1838)—LIVERPOOL (1838)—British and American Steam Navigation Co.’s steamer PRESIDENT, launched 1839—Lost 1841 66

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