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The WASHINGTON IRVING was built by Donald McKay at East Boston in 1845. The vessel had a length-over-all of 157 ft., a breadth of 33 ft., and a depth of hold of 21 ft. She was of 751 tons. WASHINGTON IRVING was built for the Boston-Liverpool |
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packet line of Enoch Train. The line was known as Train's White Diamond Line. The vessel was sold to British owners in 1852. The packet is shown north of Cape Cod, bound for Boston from Liverpool in 1848. The "Highland," Cape Cod Light, is in the distance. WASHINGTON IRVING is flying her Boston code flags from the mizzen and her house flag from the main. The prominent "T" on her fore-topsail identifies her as a Train packet. |
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