Augustine Heard & Co. Steamer "Kinshan" 1865

Sylvester Dutton, a 19th-century American photographer, captured the "Kinshan" steamship in this 1865 albumen print. The image, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the vessel docked and showcases Dutton's keen eye for detail, highlighting the "Kinshan" name and its paddlewheel. The photograph is a testament to the growing importance of steam-powered navigation during the mid-19th century and provides a glimpse into the busy waterways of the era.