The Arrival of the Iron Steam Ship Great Britain
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Номер объекта1997.187
НазваниеThe Arrival of the Iron Steam Ship Great Britain
Создатель Henry. R. Robinson (publisher)
ОписаниеColoured print showing the arrival of the SS Great Britain in New York on her first transatlantic voyage in 1845.
The print is entitled 'The Arrival of the Iron Steam Ship Great Britain. Commanded by James Hosken R.N. as she appeared on Sunday at 4 o'clock P.M. August 10th 1845 from the foot of Clinton Street New York. The length of the Keel 289 feet. Total length 322ft. Beam 51ft. Depth 32ft 6 inches. Engine 1000 Horse power.'
The ship can be seen going alongside a dock, with crowds of people gathered in the foreground lining the dockside to witness the arrival. There are also several horse-drawn carriages. The ship is depicted as flying large flags at her mast tops, with the red ensign at her stern. In the background the shoreline of Brooklyn is visible.
Место изготовленияNew York
Дата 1845
Наименованиеprint
Наименованиеvisual art
Материалpaper
Техникаprinted
Размерность
- height: 226 mm
length: 335 mm
Кредитная линияCourtesy of the SS Great Britain Trust.