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Medal - SS Great Britain

Locatie United Kingdom
Jaar 1845
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Referentie(s) BHM#2210
Beschrijving voorzijde A detailed relief depiction of the SS Great Britain steamship under sail and steam, shown underway to the right on choppy seas, with multiple masts and a visible paddlewheel or screw housing amidships. The legend 'THE GREAT BRITAIN' curves along the upper rim. The lower portion of the field contains a recessed panel with multi-line inscriptions detailing the ship's dimensions, accommodations, iron weight, horsepower, launch details, and builder.
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Opschrift voorzijde THE GREAT BRITAIN LENGTH 322 FT. BREADTH 50 FT 6 IN // DEPTH 32 FT 6 IN . 26 STATE ROOMS // WITH 1 BED ET 113 WITH 2 BEDS BE // TOTAL WHT OF IRON 1500 THS // 1000 HORSE POWER // LAUNCHED BY // H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JULY 19.1843 // BUILT BY THE GREAT WESTERN STEAMSHIP COMPY
Beschrijving keerzijde The entire reverse field is occupied by a multi-line inscription of 22 lines in relief, recording a passenger testimonial dated 26 January 1845, signed by numerous named passengers who witnessed the ship's performance on her experimental voyage from Bristol to London. The heading 'RIVER THAMES' and date appear at the top, followed by the testimonial text and a list of passenger signatures filling the field to the rim.
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