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Brunels Great Britain

Depicted in rough seas off Lundy, Brunels ship is the first iron, screw-propelled liner; in 1846 she will run aground, but end her career as a hulk in the Falklands

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1845 1846 Aground Brunel Brunels Career Depicted Falklands Hulk Iron Lundy Propelled Rough Screw Seas Steam Ships Liner

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This evocative image captures Brunel's Great Britain, the world's first iron, screw-propelled liner, braving the rough seas off the coast of Lundy Island in 1845. Designed by the visionary British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the ship represented a revolutionary leap forward in maritime transportation. With her sleek iron hull and powerful screw propeller, she was able to outperform traditional sailing vessels, offering faster and more reliable crossings. Despite her technological innovations, Brunel's Great Britain would ultimately meet an unfortunate end. In 1846, she ran aground off the coast of Ecquredoc, France, causing significant damage. After being repaired, the ship continued to serve, but her career was far from over. In the late 1850s, she was sold to the British government and was converted into a hulk, or stationary ship, in the Falkland Islands. There, she served as a floating storehouse and accommodation for sailors, marking the final chapter in her storied history. This photograph, depicting the Great Britain in her element, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when maritime exploration and engineering were pushing the boundaries of what was possible. Despite her eventual fate, Brunel's groundbreaking ship remains an important part of maritime history, symbolizing the spirit of innovation and progress that continues to drive the industry to this day.

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