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Fine Art Print : 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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the Great Eastern, 1857. Witness the historic moment of the first, unsuccessful attempt to launch this colossal sail-and-steam ship in the Thames River. Captured in intricate detail through a line engraving from an English newspaper of November 1857, this print is a captivating piece of maritime history. Bring the past into your present with our high-quality Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.2cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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