Bidspirit auction | A rare sepia drawing depicting

A rare sepia drawing depicting H.M. steamship Curaçao (ship on the left). - A rare sepia drawing depicting H.M. steamship Curaçao (ship on the left). The ship was built in Dover in 1825 under the name Calpe and purchased by the Dutch government a year later. As Curaçao, it became the first steamship of the Dutch Navy. Between 1827 and 1829, it made several historic crossings between Antwerp and Curaçao, transporting passengers, mail, and goods. The ship is considered one of the pioneers of transatlantic steam navigation and remained in Dutch naval service until 1848. 6,5 x 13,5 cm.