Isambard Kingdom Brunel18 July 1839
Construction begins on Brunel's iron-hulled transatlantic steamship SS Great Britain.
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Construction begins on Brunel's iron-hulled transatlantic steamship SS Great Britain.
Brunel orders SS Great Britain to be redesigned for screw propulsion instead of paddle wheels.
SS Great Britain is launched as the largest ship in the world and a pioneering iron screw steamship.
SS Great Britain is completed for service but remains delayed by limitations in Bristol Harbour.
SS Great Britain finally leaves Bristol Floating Harbour after modifications are made to the harbour locks.
SS Great Britain departs Liverpool for New York on her first transatlantic voyage.
SS Great Britain is completed and prepared for transatlantic passenger service.
SS Great Britain reaches New York after becoming the first iron steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
SS Great Britain runs aground in Dundrum Bay during a transatlantic voyage.
SS Great Britain completes two transatlantic round trips during her second season of passenger service.
SS Great Britain is refloated after remaining stranded in Dundrum Bay for nearly a year.
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