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Great Eastern 1857
The steamship of Brunel & Scott Russell in full steam
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1857 Brunel Russell Scott Steam Ship Steam Ships
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Great Eastern 1857" Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece showcases the iconic steamship Great Eastern, designed by Isambard Brunel and built under the joint venture of Brunel and Scott Russell. The image captures the magnificent vessel in full steam, embodying the spirit of innovation and engineering prowess of the Victorian era. The high-quality canvas print brings the intricate details of this historical masterpiece to life, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Experience the thrill of maritime history with every fibre of the beautifully textured canvas.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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is an awe-inspiring photograph capturing the majesty and innovation of the steamship era. This image, taken by an unknown photographer, showcases the iconic steamship "Great Eastern" in full steam, under the meticulous supervision of its esteemed designers Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Scott Russell. The "Great Eastern," launched in 1858, was a groundbreaking achievement in maritime history. With a length of 322 meters and a beam of 22 meters, she was the largest ship ever built at the time, dwarfing her contemporaries. Her immense size was not her only remarkable feature; she was also designed to be an iron-hulled, screw-propelled steamship, a significant departure from the traditional wooden-hulled, paddle-wheel steamships of the era. Brunel, a renowned British engineer, and Scott Russell, a Scottish naval architect, collaborated on this engineering marvel. The "Great Eastern" was intended to be a transport ship, capable of carrying up to 4,000 passengers and 12,000 tons of cargo. However, her size and innovative design made her construction a challenging endeavor. The photograph captures her in the midst of this process, with steam billowing from her funnels and workmen scurrying about her deck. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of Brunel and Scott Russell. It offers a glimpse into the past, when the maritime world was on the cusp of a significant transformation. The "Great Eastern" paved the way for larger, more efficient steamships, revolutionizing transportation and connecting the world in new and unprecedented ways. This image stands as a reminder of the past, a tribute to the pioneers who dared to dream and the innovations that shaped our history.
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