
Caption
Steam Clipper "Great Britain", as rigged 1853-1877. Launched at Bristol in 1843, she was the first iron ship to cross the Atlantic and the first Screw Steamer of any size. 500 HP. She traded to Australia in 1852 - 1877.
Tonnage: 3270 gross, 1795 net
Dimensions: 240'0", breadth 48'2", draught 31'5"
Citation
CC-BY
Source
Port Adelaide Nautical Museum
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File reference
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