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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.
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 in the world at the time and showed that giant metal steamships were faster and more energy-efficient than smaller wooden vessels.
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Visit the historic ship that changed the world of travel and explore its story and the engineer behind it. Enjoy a Sunday roast, a sensory session, a talk or a guided tour at the SS Great Britain and its museums.
Mar 3, 2021 · Learn about the SS Great Britain, the first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Find out how she was built, used, damaged, salvaged and restored as a museum ship in Bristol, England.
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SS Great Britain A recent popular poll placed Isambard Kingdom Brunel as the second Greatest Briton of all time. He was without doubt Britain’s greatest engineer, and of all the legacies he left to the world, one of his greatest was the SS Great Britain…
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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 in the world at the time and showed that giant metal steamships were faster and more energy-efficient than smaller wooden vessels.
Learn how Brunel's SS Great Britain, the world's first iron ship, was launched in 1843 and became a historic ship by adapting to different roles and challenges. Discover how she was rescued from the Falkland Islands in 1970 and restored to her former glory in Bristol Harbour.