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Naval Architect and Shipbuilder William Patterson 1795-1869 SS Great Western - first transatlantic liner 1838 SS Great Britain - biggest ship in the world 1843 Demerara - biggest sailing ship 1851
William Patterson was a prominent 19th-century naval architect and shipbuilder known for designing the SS Great Western, the first transatlantic steamship liner launched in 1838, and the SS Great Britain, the largest ship in the world when launched in 1843. His work revolutionised maritime transport and established new standards in ship design and engineering.
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