Ss Great Britain Collection

The SS Great Britain in Table Bay, 1852
Marine painting, seascape, SS Great Britain entering harbour at Cape Town, South Africa, accompanied by pilot boat. By artist John Wilson, 1854

SS Great Britain, Historical ship

Sailing poster for the SS Great Britain, 14 December 1871
A sailing poster for the SS Great Britain, advertising the ship to leave Liverpool for Melbourne on 14 December 1871

The delayed launch of the SS Great Britain steamship, 1844
3478569 The delayed launch of the SS Great Britain steamship, 1844; (add.info.: Punch cartoon about the delayed launch of the SS Great Britain steamship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

The Great Britain among icebergs near Cape Horn, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Great Britain among icebergs near Cape Horn, 1864. 'The screw-steamer Great Britain, which arrived at Liverpool...having made the passage from Melbourne in the short period of sixty-one days

Engines of the steamship Great Britain
Lithograph of the original engines of the SS Great Britain. This engine was installed when the ship was launched in 1843 to power the ship across the Atlantic

The First class saloon of the SS Great Britain
Watercolour painting on card, interior of the first class dining saloon of the SS Great Britain, 1845. No artist signature. Shows visitors inspecting the ship and interiors

Great Eastern, London Illustrated News, 16 January 1858
Newspaper sheet from the London Illustrated News of 16 January 1858. Full page engraving titled The Progress of Steam Navigation

The Arrival of the Iron Steam Ship Great Britain in New York, 1845
Coloured print showing the arrival of the SS Great Britain in New York on her first transatlantic voyage. The print is entitled The Arrival of the Iron Steam Ship Great Britain

SS Great Britain in Falkland Islands, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol

SS Great Britain on the Atlantic, 1846
Oil painting of the SS Great Britain, by Bristol based marine artist Joseph Walter, c1846

SS Great Britain, 1845. Colour illustrations showing general arrangement ( starboard profiles of ship for maiden voyage in 1845)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch: side elevations and plan of a ship, probably the SS Great Britain, c1842-1843
Pencil sketch by IK Brunel showing the side elevations of ship with funnels, screw propeller, and three masts. Also plan of deck, and calculations. This is probably the SS Great Britain

Salvage of SS Great Britain in Falkland Islands, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol

Francis Pettit Smith, Captain Barnard R. Matthews and officers of the SS Great Britain, 1852
Print depicting Francis Pettit Smith, inventor of the screw propeller, and Captain Barnard Matthews and officers of the SS Great Britain

ss Great Britain on Salvage Pontoon, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol. Shows port side profile view of SS Great Britain on salvage pontoon

SS Great Britain Salvage Operation: Welding Ship Interior, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol

SS Great Britain Salvage Operation: Ship on Pontoon, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol. Shows SS Great Britain on salvage pontoon. Picture of bow end of ship

SS Great Britain and Salvage Vessels in Falkland Islands, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol. Shows the SS Great Britain with salvage vessels alongside

View of SS Great Britain bows and midships deck from main mast, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol

Isambard Kingdom Brunel newspaper obituary, 1859
Newspaper cutting of the obituary for I.K. Brunel, published in the Illustrated London News. This clipping features an engraving of I. K

The SS Great Britain under steam and sail, saluting a ship of war
2830992 The SS Great Britain under steam and sail, saluting a ship of war, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Walter, Joseph (1783-1856); 43.5x74.5 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Launch of the Steamship The Great Britain at Bristol, July 9th 1843, c
BAG56714 The Launch of the Steamship The Great Britain at Bristol, July 9th 1843, c.1843 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

A £1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving)
733813 A £ 1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrival of "The Great Britain"Steam-Ship at New York, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of " The Great Britain" Steam-Ship at New York, 1845. The SS Great Britain steamship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

"The Great Britain"steam-ship leaving Cumberland Basin, Bristol, 1844
" The Great Britain" steam-ship leaving Cumberland Basin, Bristol, 1844. The SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

S. S. Great Britain, 1937
S.S. Great Britain, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd, , 1937]

SS Great Britain mizzen mast, Victory Green, Stanley, East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South America

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"SS Great Britain: A Historical Ship that Transformed Maritime Travel" Step aboard the magnificent SS Great Britain, a vessel steeped in history and innovation. As one of the most iconic steamships of its time, this ship revolutionized maritime travel and set new standards for luxury and engineering. Immerse yourself in the opulence of the First Class Saloon, where wealthy passengers indulged in lavish surroundings during their transatlantic voyages. Adorned with exquisite furnishings and elegant decor, it was a haven of comfort amidst the vast ocean. Beneath its grand facade lay powerful engines that propelled the SS Great Britain across oceans with unprecedented speed. These marvels of engineering were a testament to Isambard Kingdom Brunel's visionary designs, pushing boundaries and setting new records for efficiency. The arrival of the iron steamship Great Britain in New York in 1845 marked a momentous occasion in maritime history. Crowds gathered to witness this technological marvel as it sailed into port, capturing imaginations worldwide. Venturing across the treacherous Atlantic waters, the SS Great Britain braved storms and waves on its voyage from England to America in 1846. Its sturdy construction proved resilient against nature's forces, ensuring safe passage for those onboard. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself around 1842-1843, this sketch showcases his meticulous planning for what would become an icon of naval architecture – quite possibly referring to none other than our beloved SS Great Britain. Decades later, after serving faithfully at sea for many years, fate led her to rest upon Falkland Islands' shores. The salvage operation undertaken there in 1970 became an extraordinary feat as she was rescued from obscurity – preserving her legacy for generations to come.