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title: SS Great Eastern
author: Charles Parsons
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17013/ss-great-eastern/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-04-20
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# SS Great Eastern
_Authored by Charles Parsons_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17013.png)
## Image Caption
An illustration by Charles Parsons showing the steam-powered SS Great Eastern. It was designed by [Isambard Kingdom Brunel](https://www.worldhistory.org/Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel/) (1806-1859) and completed in 1858. It was the largest ship in the world at 211 metres (692 ft) long. *Great Eastern* could carry 4,000 passengers and 418 members of crew. In addition, the ship could transport around 3,000 tons of cargo. The ship made its maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York in June 1860. Not until [RMS Lusitania](https://www.worldhistory.org/RMS_Lusitania/) in 1906 would a bigger ship than *Great Eastern* sail the seas.
Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Parsons, C. (2023, February 06). SS Great Eastern. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Parsons, Charles. "SS Great Eastern." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 06, 2023. .
### MLA
Parsons, Charles. "SS Great Eastern." *World History Encyclopedia*, 06 Feb 2023, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Great_Eastern_painting_smooth_sea-2.jpg) by [**Charles Parsons**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Great_Eastern_painting_smooth_sea-2.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 06 February 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.