Great Western Shipbuilding Contract Undertaken
William Patterson's Bristol yard undertook construction of the pioneering transatlantic steamship.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Patterson Biography and Timeline
Follow William Patterson through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
William Patterson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1836–1837Years on this page
1836
Patterson Begins Great Western Hull
William Patterson's shipbuilding yard began constructing the hull of the pioneering transatlantic paddle steamer Great Western.
1837
Great Western Wooden Hull Completed
The large timber hull took shape at Bristol before the steamship was launched.
Bristol Shipbuilders Complete Wooden Hull
Patterson's Bristol yard brought the vessel's large oak hull to the launch stage before the ship received her engines.
Records, sources and methodology
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