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SS 'Great Britain' Return to Bristol
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | THE GREAT BRITAIN LENGTH 322 FT . BREADTH 50 FT 6 IN DEPTH 32 FT 6 IN . 26 STATE ROOMS WITH 1 BED EH 113 WITH 2 BEDS EH TOTAL WHT. OF IRON 1500 TNS 1000 HORSE POWER LAUNCHED BY H . R . H . PRINCE ALBERT JULY 19 1843 BUILT BY THE GREAT WESTERN STEAM SHIP COMPY |
| Reverse description | The central field bears a bold relief depiction of the ship's original six-bladed propeller, flanked on either side by flowering botanical sprays. A circular legend runs along the full periphery of the field, and a multi-line inscription occupies the upper portion of the field recording the date and purpose of the commemoration. |
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