Chromolithograph, "The Great Eastern on the Stocks as Seen From the River," 1857
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The SS Great Eastern is shown under construction in this print. It was the largest passenger ship ever built at the time of its launch in 1858. In 1866, the Great Eastern was converted to lay the second--and first successful--transatlantic cable. During its career, this ship laid multiple submarine communication cables totaling over 32,000 miles.
The SS Great Eastern is shown under construction in this print. It was the largest passenger ship ever built at the time of its launch in 1858. In 1866, the Great Eastern was converted to lay the second--and first successful--transatlantic cable. During its career, this ship laid multiple submarine communication cables totaling over 32,000 miles.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1857
Place of Creation
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.1753
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Colored ink
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.25 in (print only)
Width: 14.5 in (print only)
Inscriptions
printed on front: THE GREAT EASTERN ON THE STOCKS. / AS SEEN FROM THE RIVER handwritten on front: Steamship "Great Eastern" Showing the vessel on the stocks, during construction. Broadside view. / Chromo-lithograph, colored. Published in London. / Date 1857
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