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Great Eastern Double-Hull Principle Adopted

Great Britain · Science / Civil Engineering. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1853Date range
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Chronological records

1853

Isambard Kingdom Brunel1853

London · Science / Civil Engineering

Brunel's Great Eastern design uses a double iron hull to provide exceptional structural strength and internal subdivision.

Names involved

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Provenance

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