Collection
Discover our collection of objects.
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)
Sketch of a descent in the diving bell
Sketch by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, dated 1827, depicting his descent in a diving bell to inspect the damage following a flood in the Thames Tunnel.
‘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.
Cheque signed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
A cheque from Isambard Kingdom Brunel dated December 8th 1835