SS Great Britain

The Steam Ship Great Britain (S.S. Great Britain) was the first ocean-going ship to have an iron hull and a screw propeller, and when launched in 1843 was the largest vessel afloat. She originally carried 120 first class passengers (26 of whom were in single cabins) 132 2nd class passengers, and 130 officers and crew but when an extra deck was added on it increased the number of passengers to 730.

Related Topics:
Ship - Iron - Hull - Screw propeller - 1843

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