PS Baron Osy (1851) facts for kids
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The PS Baron Osy was a special kind of ship called a paddle steamer. It was built in 1851 to carry passengers. A paddle steamer uses large wheels on its sides or back to move through the water.
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| Builder | Robinson and Russell of Millwall |
| Launched | 17 April 1851 |
| Out of service | 1884 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 125 gross register tons (GRT) |
| Length | 210 feet (64 m) |
| Beam | 28 feet (8.5 m) |
| Depth | 16 feet (4.9 m) |
The Story of the Baron Osy
Building a New Ship
The Baron Osy was built by a company called Robinson and John Scott Russell. Their shipyard was in a place called Millwall. The ship was launched into the water on April 17, 1851. Mrs. Lichfield, whose husband was a brave officer in the Royal Navy, helped launch the ship.
The ship was named Baron Osy after an important person. He was a member of the Belgian government. The Antwerp Steam Navigation Company, which owned the ship, wanted to show their thanks to him.
A Change of Name and Duty
Later, the Baron Osy helped the British government. This was during a big conflict called the Crimean War. Because of its new job, the ship was given a new name. It became known as the Malakhoff.
New Owners, New Journeys
In July 1856, a new company bought the ship. This company was called Ford and Jackson. The Malakhoff then started sailing between Milford, Waterford, and Cork. These were important routes for travel and trade.
The ship continued its journeys until 1872. At that time, a much larger company took over Ford and Jackson. This was the Great Western Railway, a famous railway company. They also ran ships.
The Malakhoff served for many more years. It was finally taken out of service in 1884. This means it stopped carrying passengers and was retired.
