The SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Brunel,
was the first ocean-going vessel to be screw-driven and
built entirely of iron. When she was launched in 1843
she was twice the size of any previous ship and her
revolutionary design heralded a complete break with
traditional ship construction. As is the case for many
historic ships, however, there is a surprising shortage
of informative and well illustrated guides, for
reference during a visit or for research by enthusiasts
- ship modellers, naval buffs, historians or students.
This new series redresses the gap. Written by experts
and containing more than 200 specially commissioned
photographs, each title takes the reader on a superbly
illustrated tour of the ship, from bow to stern and deck
by deck. Significant parts of the vessel - for example,
the propeller, steering gear, engine and accommodation -
are given detailed coverage both in words and pictures,
so that the reader has at hand the most complete visual
record and explanation of the ship that exists.In
addition, the importance of the ship, both in her own
time and now as a museum vessel, is explained, while her
design and build, and her career prior to restoration
and exhibition are all described.No other books offer
such superb visual impact and detailed information as
the Seaforth Historic Ship Series - a truly
groundbreaking concept bringing the ships of our past
vividly to life. |
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