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The 'Great Eastern'

By Simon Winchcombe

Discover more about the ship the Great Eastern, which stretched to the limits of Victorian technology and, perhaps, cost the life of its visionary designer - Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Whilst the Great Eastern made history with its revolutionary design, the ship was never a great success commercially, and was plagued by a series of mishaps. Eventually, it ended its days as a tourist attraction, before being broken down for scrap. A sad end for a magnificent 'Wonder of the Industrial World'.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Double Hull Construction
Double Hull Construction
The Riveters
The Riveters
Technical Specification
Technical Specification
The Launch
The Launch
The Ship's Lounge
The Ship's Lounge
Completion of the ship and Maiden Voyage
Completion of the ship and Maiden Voyage
The Trans Atlantic Cable
The Trans Atlantic Cable
Breaking Up
Breaking Up

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