The Launch of SS Great Britain at Bristol news report — Nautical Magazine 1843
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The Launch of The [SS] Great Britain
A contemporary report of the launch of the iron steamship SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and launched at Bristol in July 1843. The article highlights the vessel’s revolutionary design, noting that in three respects she differed from any previous Atlantic steamer: “she is the largest; she is built of iron; and… she is propelled by the screw, instead of paddles.” The adoption of the screw propeller—then a contested innovation—is described as a decisive step forward in marine engineering. The report also records the ceremonial christening by Prince Albert, who broke a bottle of wine over her bows amid the cheers of a large crowd. At nearly 100 metres in length and built entirely of iron, Great Britain marked a turning point in shipbuilding and the development of modern transoceanic steam navigation.
Size 13 x 21 cm | 5.0 x 8.5 inches
Date Published: 1843
Type: Antique engraved printed pages; a two page article, printed on two sheets
Author: The Nautical Magazine
Publication: The Nautical Magazine
Condition: Good |
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