Salvage of SS Great Britain photograph
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Object number2010.1518
TitleSalvage of SS Great Britain photograph
DescriptionColour photograph showing the salvage of the SS Great Britain as she was towed by the tugboat 'Sea Alert' along the River Avon in July 1970. The image shows her having just passed under Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge with spectator boats behind. Both sides of the river and bridge are crowded with people.
Production date 1970-07-05 - 1970-07-05
Production period20th century
Object namecolour photograph
Object categoryphotography
Materialpaper
Techniquedeveloped
Dimensions
- whole height: 186 mm
width: 240 mm
Credit lineCourtesy of the SS Great Britain Trust
DocumentationBrunel's SS Great Britain : Official Guidebook
