Doe, Helen
SS Great Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398116924
- author:
- Doe, Helen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Genre:
- Technik allgemein, Ingenieurswesen, Maschinenbau allgemein, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The SS Great Britain: A Ship of Vision and Resilience Helen Doe's narrative account brings to life this iconic ship, which revolutionized iron shipbuilding and screw propulsion. The story charts the brilliant design and construction of the SS Great Britain, as well as the financial struggles of its owners, who fought to turn Isambard Kingdom Brunel's vision into reality. The ship's history is one of triumph and tribulation, from her rescue in Dundrum Bay, Ireland, after becoming stranded due to navigational error, to her long life at sea, carrying passengers to New York, troops to the Crimea and India, and thousands of emigrants to Australia. Doe also sheds light on the contributions of those connected to the ship, including crew members, passengers, and a grand Victorian scandal. Today, the SS Great Britain sits proudly in its original dock in Bristol, one of the most visited attractions in Britain. This book offers a compelling account of an iconic ship and an important moment in industrial history.
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