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GREAT EASTERN, 1857. The first, unsuccessful, attempt, to launch the huge sail-and-steam ship Great Eastern in the Thames River. Line engraving from an English newspaper of November 1857
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GREAT EASTERN, 1857. The first, unsuccessful, attempt, to launch the huge sail-and-steam ship Great Eastern in the Thames River. Line engraving from an English newspaper of November 1857
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1857 Brunel Isambard Kingdom Launch Leviathan Navigate Passenger Sailing Ss Great Eastern Steam Boat Thames River
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This print captures a pivotal moment in maritime history - the first, albeit unsuccessful, attempt to launch the magnificent sail-and-steam ship Great Eastern on the Thames River in 1857. The line engraving, sourced from an English newspaper of that time, showcases the sheer grandeur and ambition behind this engineering marvel. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a visionary engineer of his era, the Great Eastern was an awe-inspiring vessel that aimed to revolutionize transportation and travel. With its colossal size and innovative combination of steam power and sails, it was dubbed as a true Leviathan of its time. In this image, we witness the immense scale of this ship as it looms over the riverbanks. Its majestic exterior exudes both elegance and strength; a testament to human ingenuity pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Despite facing setbacks during its initial launch attempt depicted here, this iconic steamboat would eventually go on to navigate vast oceans with passengers onboard. The historical significance of the Great Eastern cannot be overstated. It represented a turning point in maritime technology and paved the way for future advancements in passenger transportation. This remarkable print serves as a reminder of our relentless pursuit for progress and exploration during an era when dreams were transformed into reality upon turbulent waters like those flowing through London's Thames River.
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