Title
The Great Britain Steam Ship
Caption
The Great Britain Steam Ship', c1843. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), she was built for the transatlantic passenger trade. In the event, she made most of her voyages on the Australian run. Launched on 19 July 1843, she was the first ocean-going vessel with a screw propeller and an iron hull. This shows her in her original state with six masts.
Date
1843
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009300P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
20,8Mb (1,3Mb) / 11,8in x 6,9in / 3543 x 2056 (300dpi)