Iron Steamers Liverpool Mercury September 11 1837

We understand that most satisfactory accounts have been received from Alexandria, as to the voyage out there of the iron steam yacht L’Egyptian, constructed by Mr J LAIRD of Birkenhead. The actual time occupied in making the passage from Liverpool was 18 days; and when we consider that she was built principally with a view to river navigation, and had contrary winds to contend with most of the voyage, it must be generally admitted that she has made a most extraordinary passage. The reports from the Captain and others all agree in representing her as an excellent sea boat, and that the compass nets as truly and steadily as it does on board any timber-built vessel – a desideratum of vast importance

Caryl Williams www.old-liverpool.co.uk Old Liverpool 1998-2008