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Construction of the SS Great Eastern showing a cross-section of the starboard bow.

Construction of the SS Great Eastern showing a detail of the stern section of the frame.

SS Great Eastern ready for launch showing Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) standing in front of chains.

SS Great Eastern ready for launch showing a view underneath the paddle wheel box.

SS Great Eastern ready for launch showing a close-up of the paddle wheel box.

Construction of the SS Great Eastern showing the port stern side during installation of sheathing or plating.

Construction of the SS Great Eastern showing the bulkheads framed and partially sheathed.

Constriction of the SS Great Eastern showing the port side outer plating during installation.

Construction of the SS Great Eastern showing a close-up of the bulkheads.

Construction of the SS Great Eastern showing a close up of the mid-ship section partially plated.