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Object number2013.00027

Title"The Great Britain" Steam-Ship, Newly Rigged

CreatorIllustrated London News (publisher)‎

DescriptionLoose sheet from The London Illustrated News, 18 May 1846, with article discussing the alterations made to the number of masts and rigging of ss Great Britain. Article states the ship 'passed down the Mersey in splendid style, and at a speed not surpassed by the finest sea-going steamers; thus proving the whole of the alterations made in her since her last voyage, to be decidedly beneficial.' Includes engraving showing portside profile of the newly-rigged vessel, signed 'Landells', 'from a clever sketch by Mr. J.Walter, the marine artist, of Bristol'.

Production date 1846-05-16 - 1846-05-16

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