The 'Great Eastern'

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

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