The PS Royal William

The First True Transatlantic Steamer

La description

World trade was revolutionized in the 19th century when the propulsion of ships changed from sail to steam. Who built the first steamer to cross the Atlantic? When? Where? The answer lies in Canada. When the Royal William, built in the Port of Quebec, steamed from Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Portsmouth, England, in 1833, it was the first time that the Atlantic was spanned under steam power. The ship’s right to the title has been challenged by many on behalf of steamers of other countries, giving rise to the “Royal William controversy. ” With this book, Eileen Reid Marcil lays the controversy to rest.

Reviews

The Canadian Nautical Research Society gave an Honourable Mention to Eileen Reid Marcil?s The PS Royal William of Quebec: The First True Transatlantic Steamer in the Keith Matthews Best Book Award 2021 Announcement. “Wide ranging scholarship to put it mildly on this vessel . .. The book is well illustrated, and attractively packaged. The story is told well? This is a good-looking, well-produced book. I very much enjoyed the plethora of visuals included by the author. It tells a good story. The main point of the book is to address the controversy over which steamship deserves the title: first true transatlantic steamer. We must also recognize the work of the publisher, Baraka Books of Montreal, for the production values. ”

“ The information Eileen Reid Marcil presents about steamers and the people involved in their history is fascinating, while the many beautiful watercolours, photographs, and illustrations make her book a visual pleasure. ” Beverly Tallon, Canada?s History>