Launch of SS Great Britain at Bristol 1843
The longest passenger ship in the World, at the time, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel was launched by Clarissa, wife of Philip John Miles (one of the Great Western Steamship Company directors) at Bristol's floating harbour
Picture No
13539298
Media ID
48539797
Size
5752px x 3970px
(4.9MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving by Landells in The Illustrated London News', 29 July 1843, page 73
Date
19th July 1843
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