SS Great Western launching...
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, October 27, 1837
- SS Great Western launching
- 1st steamship purpose-built for crossing the Atlantic
This issue contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Page 2 has a small one column heading: "The 'Great Western' Steam Ship". See images for text.
Complete in 4 pages, minor foxing spots, nice condition.
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