Isambard Kingdom Brunel10 October 1840
Brunel submits a detailed report recommending screw propulsion instead of paddle wheels for the new Great Britain.
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Brunel submits a detailed report recommending screw propulsion instead of paddle wheels for the new Great Britain.
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