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General Steam Navigation Company

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Crested Eagle: The Legacy of the Thames' First Oil-Burning Paddle Steamer

Crested Eagle: The Legacy of the Thames' First Oil-Burning Paddle Steamer The Crested Eagle holds a unique place in maritime history as the first oil-burning paddle steamer constructed fo...

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General Steam Navigation Company: Maritime Trade and Evolution (1850–1939)

General Steam Navigation Company: Maritime Trade and Evolution (1850–1939) By the mid-19th century, the General Steam Navigation Company (GSN) had established itself as a dominant force i...

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