Antique Print of the Great Eastern Leaving Southampton Water for New York, 1860

Reference
BG-02324
Date
1860
Region
Americas
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
40.6 x 54.5 cm (16.0 x 21.5 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 125

Antique print from the Illustrated London News showing the Great Eastern leaving Southampton Water on her first voyage. This famous steamship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), was the largest vessel afloat until she was broken up in 1888.

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