H.M. Steam Vessel Ardent... Arrivng at Trieste from Alexandria with the Indian Despatches Septr 28th 1846<br><p>A coloured print which is inscribed: "H.M. Steam Vessel, 'Ardent', of 200 Horse Power, and 800 Tons Burthern, Commanded by Captain Spong, R.N. / Arriving at Trieste from Alexandria with the Indian Despatches, Septr 28th 1846. The distance being about 1240 miles was accomplished in 5 days and 10 hours / without the use of Sails."
</p><p>'Ardent' spent much of her career on the West Coast of Africa engaged in anti-slavery operations.<br></p>
H.M. Steam Vessel Ardent... Arrivng at Trieste from Alexandria with the Indian Despatches Septr 28th 1846
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Ackermann (publishers); Day and Son (printers); Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (engraver)</div>
14 May 1847<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1847-05-14T00:00:00Z/11</div>
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