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Great Eastern Forge
In the forge housed on the deck of the Great Eastern iron plating is prepared for the capstan
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1865 Atlantic Brunel Cable Capstan Deck Forge Housed Iron Plating Prepared Telegraph
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This evocative photograph captures the Great Eastern, the historic ironclad ship designed by the visionary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, as it undergoes final preparations for its groundbreaking Atlantic crossing in August 1865. The image focuses on the forge housed on the ship's deck, where iron plating is being prepared for the capstan. Brunel's innovative design for the Great Eastern included a revolutionary cable-laying capability, which would revolutionize transatlantic telegraph communications. The Great Eastern, launched in 1858, was the largest ship in the world at the time, measuring over 322 meters in length and weighing more than 19,000 tons. Despite its impressive size, Brunel's design was intended for scientific exploration and cable-laying, rather than commercial use. The ship's primary mission was to lay a telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean, connecting Europe and North America for the first time. In this photograph, the forge on the deck of the Great Eastern is a testament to the engineering prowess of the era. The iron plating, which would protect the ship's hull during its transatlantic voyage, is being prepared for installation on the capstan. The capstan, a crucial component of the ship's cable-laying system, would be used to wind the telegraph cable onto the ship's drums, allowing it to be lowered into the ocean. The Great Eastern's successful Atlantic crossing in 1866 marked a significant milestone in the history of communication and transportation. The ship's innovative design paved the way for advancements in both fields and solidified Brunel's legacy as a pioneering engineer. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when human ingenuity and determination pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible.
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