THE LAUNCHING MALLET FOR THE P.S.N.Co S.S GALICIA, 1873

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THE LAUNCHING MALLET FOR THE P.S.N.Co S.S GALICIA, 1873
ornately carved in fruitwood, the head with gilt brass cuffs over each end, inscribed at the top of the handle S.S. GALICIA, 14TH JANUARY 1873., elaborate four-stage handle with rope and 'Gothic' work, terminating in a tulip head -- 12in. (30.5cm.) long
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Lot Essay

The [first] S.S. Galicia was registered at 3,829tons and was built for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company, serving between 1873 -- 1898 until sold to the Canadian Steam Navigation Co, Liverpool, when she was renamed Gaspasia.

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