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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
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a stunning tribute to maritime history. Featuring the iconic image "Great Eastern 1857" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, this card showcases the magnificent steamship designed by Isambard Brunel and built by Brunel and Scott Russell. In full steam, the Great Eastern's powerful presence comes alive, transporting you to an era of engineering marvels and sea voyages. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to a loved one, this exquisite card is a must-have for history enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the beauty of engineering. Add a touch of nostalgia and admiration to your correspondence with our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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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Great Eastern 1857
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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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