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Launch of the screw line-of-battle ship "Anson" at Woolwich, 1860. Royal Navy ship launched '...in the presence of at least 5000 spectators...The band of the Woolwich division of Royal Marine Light Infantry was stationed in an orchestra near the stern of the ship ; and not the least imposing part of the scene was the Fisgard flag-ship, the Hebe, Salsette, and other vessels in harbour with crowded decks, and covered with bunting from fore to aft...The armament, to be furnished from the Royal Arsenal, will consist of ninety-one guns...Her machinery [800 horse-power engines] has been manufactured by Maudslay and Co'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860.