Hello, my lovelies! It's been quite some time since I posted a Regency Wednesday post on this blog, so I thought it was long past due. With that in mind, I went searching through some Regency periodicals, looking for an interesting tidbit to share. I believe the following qualifies as interesting... 

When one mentions "steam," one often thinks of the Victorian Era, rather than the Regency. So, of course, I had to share this interesting little article about a steam yacht in 1819. 

From the clipping:
"This yacht is the property of several gentlemen, zealous to promote the success of the application of steam as the propelling power to vessels... Her construction was planned by Mr. Maudesley, the engineer, under whose indefatigable exertions she has been completed and has become a vessel highly interesting, on account of her scientific excellencies, her great accommodation, and her peculiar beauty."*

This short piece mostly focuses on the appearance, rather than the benefits of steam-powered travel. Not really surprising, considering Ackermann's was mostly aimed at ladies, or at the very least, was mostly read by ladies. Naturally, it would be assumed at the time that ladies would be more interested in the accommodations and the appearance rather than the science behind steam power. (Or I've totally missed the point, which wouldn't be the first time. lol) Whatever the original author's intent, it's still an interesting little glimpse. ☺

So what do you think? Let us know in the comments below! ♥

*Clipped from Ackermann's Repository, August 1819, p. 63-4. Get the Google e-book HERE. 

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