1851 Great Exhibition: Official Catalogue: Class VIII.: Jonathan Robson
From Graces Guide
57. ROBSON, JONATHAN, Gateshead, Newcastle — Proprietor.
Model of an iron steam-tug or passenger steamer, being the first used for towing on the Lower Danube; length of keel 98 feet, and of deck 115 feet. Breadth of beam 17 feet 3 inches. Area of midship section, 62 feet 3 inches. Draught of water 4 feet 1.5 inch at each end, with 14 tons of coal on board. Single lever engine of 41 inches cylinder, and 4 feet 3 inches stroke; with the ordinary flue and boilers.
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