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SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship that was advanced for her time. She was the largest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1853. She was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806–1859), for the Great Western Steamship Company's transatlantic service between Bristol and New York City.
Jul 19, 2020 · As the world’s first luxury ocean liner, the SS Great Britain could carry up to 360 passengers and 130 crew to New York on each voyage. The First Class Dining Saloon has been painstakingly recreated, seen here alongside the interiors in 1970.
Jan 3, 2022 · Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, SS Great Britain is one of the most important historic ships in the world. When she was launched in 1843, she was dubbed by contemporaries as ‘the...
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Interior of SS Great Britain. There were three decks; the upper two for passengers and the lower for cargo. The two passenger decks were divided into forward and aft compartments, separated by the engines and boiler amidships.
Feb 16, 2023 · The SS Great Britain was a steam-powered ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) which sailed on its maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York in May 1845. It was the largest passenger ship...
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Oct 9, 2009 · Description SS Great Britain diagram.jpg. English: Profile (top) and longitudinal vertical section (bottom) of SS Great Britain, showing her interior layout and deck plan. Key to symbols in bottom image as follows (from Claxton, p. 6): A–B: Surface line of upper deck. C: Aft or promenade deck.
Looking aft through the original Promenade Deck of the Great Britain with staterooms or cabins ranged along each side. The box fittings gave light to the Dining Saloon below.
