The Arrival of the Iron Steam Ship Great Britain
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Object number1997.187
TitleThe Arrival of the Iron Steam Ship Great Britain
Creator Henry. R. Robinson (publisher)
DescriptionColoured 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.
Production placeNew York
Production date 1845
Object nameprint
Object categoryvisual art
Materialpaper
Techniqueprinted
Dimensions
- height: 226 mm
length: 335 mm
Credit lineCourtesy of the SS Great Britain Trust.