Picture No | 11939451 |
Date | November 1857 |
Description | Construction of The Leviathan later Great Eastern 1857 |
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Christened Leviathan, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, showing the drums, just before launch with many shipbuilders pulling a large lever.
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Source | Photograph by Robert Howlett after engraving in 'The Illustrated Times', 16 January 1858, page 68 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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