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Leviathan later named SS Great Eastern under construction
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Leviathan later named SS Great Eastern under construction
Front cover for The Illustrated Times, dated 7 November 1857. Christened Leviathan in the early stages, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and built by J. Scott Russell & Co. at Millwall, engraving showing her under construction. Date: 1857
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Front Cover: SS Great Eastern in Construction, 1857: A Glimpse into Victorian Shipbuilding This front cover image from The Illustrated Times, dated November 7, 1857, offers a rare glimpse into the world of Victorian shipbuilding as the colossal SS Great Eastern takes shape at Millwall. Designed by the legendary Isambard Kingdom Brunel and built by J. Scott Russell & Co., the ship was initially christened as Leviathan before being permanently named SS Great Eastern. The intricate wooden scaffolding and the labyrinth of ropes and pulleys surrounding the hull reveal the painstaking process of constructing a steamship of such immense proportions. The image captures the raw power and engineering prowess of the era, with workers meticulously hammering away at the ship's wooden frame. The towering cranes and the vast expanse of the Millwall shipyard serve as a testament to the industrial might of the 1850s. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a pioneering figure in the field of engineering and transport, oversaw the design and construction of the SS Great Eastern, which was intended to revolutionize transatlantic transportation. The ship's innovative features, including its iron hull and the use of a screw propeller, set new standards for ocean liners of the time. This illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the shipbuilding process and the technological advancements of the Victorian era. The SS Great Eastern, with its rich history and groundbreaking design, remains an enduring symbol of engineering excellence and human ingenuity.
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