What is recorded here
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's pioneering metal screw propeller steam ship.
Launched in 1845, the SS Great Britain was the first iron-hulled, screw-propelled steamship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and was a major advancement in naval engineering. It played a key role in transatlantic travel and later served as a migrant ship and naval vessel, highlighting its historical importance in maritime innovation and global transport.
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- Recorded date
- 1843
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Photo: Hugh Llewelyn · CC BY-SA 2.0