The Great Britain Steam Ship
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Object number2002.002
TitleThe Great Britain Steam Ship
Creator J.T. Wood (engraver), J. Windsor (card maker)
DescriptionMonochrome print taken from an enamel card, depicting the SS Great Britain in 1845. Starboard view of the ship with all sails set and steam coming from the funnel. There are smaller vessels in the foreground. Information on the ship's engines, dimensions, place of construction and the date of her launch are given in writing below the image.
The ship is shown in her original configuration as launched, with six masts, all fore-and-aft rigged apart from the main mast.
Production date 1843 - 1845
Object namemonochrome print
Object categoryvisual art
Materialpaper
Techniqueprinted
Dimensions
- height: 130 mm
width: 180 mm
