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Construction of the SS Great Eastern showing a close-up of the double hull and the outer sheathing during installation.

Construction of the SS Great Eastern showing a close-up shot of the outer sheathing during installation.

Construction of the SS Great Eastern showing the hull framed, compartmented and partially sheathed.

Construction of the SS Great Eastern showing a close-up of the outer sheathing during installation.

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.