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SS Great Eastern – View of the Ship’s Launch
Longitudinal view of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Eastern, built 1854-58, as it appeared at the time of its launch in 1858. Print taken from John Scott Russell, The Modern System of Naval Architecture (London: Day & Son, 1864), vol. 3, plate 105.
SS Great Eastern – Views of Screw Propellers
Various views of screw propellers produced for Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Eastern, built 1854-58. Print taken from John Scott Russell, The Modern System of Naval Architecture (London: Day & Son, 1864), vol. 3, plate 163.
SS Great Eastern – Views of Iron Segments
Various views of iron segments used in constructing Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Eastern, built 1854-58. Print taken from John Scott Russell, The Modern System of Naval Architecture (London: Day & Son, 1864), vol. 3, plate 109.
SS Great Eastern Sail Drafts – Longitudinal View
Longitudinal view of the sail drafts of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Eastern, built 1854-58. Print taken from John Scott Russell, The Modern System of Naval Architecture (London: Day & Son, 1864), vol. 3, plate 104.
SS Great Eastern Sail Drafts – Transverse View
Transverse view of the sail drafts of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Eastern, built 1854-58. Print taken from John Scott Russell, The Modern System of Naval Architecture (London: Day & Son, 1864), vol. 3, plate 103.
SS Great Eastern Cross-Sections through Boiler Rooms and Screw Engines
Cross-section through the screw engines and boiler rooms of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Eastern, built 1854-58. Print taken from John Scott Russell, The Modern System of Naval Architecture (London: Day & Son, 1864), vol. 3, plate 102.
SS Great Eastern Cross-Section through the Paddle Engine Room
Cross-section through the paddle engine room of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Eastern, built 1854-58. Print taken from John Scott Russell, The Modern System of Naval Architecture (London: Day & Son, 1864), vol. 3, plate 101.
SS Great Eastern Enlarged Body Plan
‘Enlarged Body Plan’ of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Eastern, built 1854-58. Print taken from John Scott Russell, The Modern System of Naval Architecture (London: Day & Son, 1864), vol. 2, plate 40.
Photograph of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and others at the Launch of the SS Great Eastern
Early 1900s print of an 1857 photograph by Robert Howlett (1831-58), of a group of men including Isambard Kingdom Brunel, on the site of the construction of the SS Great Eastern, at Millwall on the Isle of Dogs. The series of photographs by the young Howlett documenting construction of the SS Great Eastern, then the …
SS Great Eastern Stereocard
Anonymous stereocard showing the SS Great Eastern off the coast of Southampton
I.K. Brunel by the Launching Chains of the SS Great Eastern
Albumen print by Robert Howlett (1831-58)
SS Great Eastern – Hull Print
Print of the SS Great Eastern's hull, from a photograph by Robert Howlett
SS Great Eastern – Bow Print
Print of the SS Great Eastern's bow, from a photograph by Robert Howlett
SS Great Eastern – Launching Cradles Print
Print of the SS Great Eastern on its launching cradle, from a photograph by Robert Howlett
SS Great Eastern – Screw Shaft and Sternpost Print
Print of the SS Great Eastern's screw shaft and sternpost, from a photograph by Robert Howlett
SS Great Eastern – Inspection of the Checking Drum Print
Print of the inspection of the SS Great Eastern's checking drum, from a photograph by Robert Howlett
SS Great Eastern – Rear Deck Construction Print
Print of the SS Great Eastern's deck, from a photograph by Robert Howlett
SS Great Eastern – Front Deck Construction Print
Print of the SS Great Eastern's deck, from a photograph by Robert Howlett
SS Great Eastern – Checking Drums Print
Print of the SS Great Eastern's checking drum, from a photograph by Robert Howlett
SS Great Eastern – Hydraulic Rams Print
Print of the SS Great Eastern's hydraulic rams, from a photograph by Robert Howlett
SS Great Eastern Medal
White metal medal commemorating the death of I.K. Brunel in 1859, with a depiction of Brunel (obverse) and the SS Great Eastern (reverse)
‘Leviathan’ Scrimshaw Shell
Shell engraved with a picture of a steam vessel, captioned: ‘Steam ship Leviathan. Designed by I.K. Brunel Esqr. F.R.S. Built by I.J. Russel Esq. Launch 31 Jany. 1856. Tonnage 24000 tons, Power 2600 horses, Length 690 feet, depth 60 ft.’ The shell has had the outer surface polished to reveal the mother-of-pearl.
