| Description | Docketed “The late London & Rotterdam Steam Packet Co. is broken up and their vessels sold. King of the Netherlands has been bought by some friends of his, who wish to establish a new Co. to run that vessel between London and Rotterdam, and ask if B &W will take shares. Wants estimate of a new boiler for King Ned’s two 30 horse engines. Also estimate for two new 35 horse cylinders and a 70 horse boiler for the same vessel. Queen of the Netherlands sold for £1400, to General Steam Company. King of the Netherlands bought by Mr. Symonds and friends for £2000.” |