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The building of the Great Eastern: a deck view.

The building of the Great Eastern: a deck view.
A deck view of the building of the Great Eastern.
© National Maritime Museum, London
Repro ID: H1693
Description: A deck view of the building of the 'Great Eastern'. Several workers are on deck, while some unidentified figures in top hats survey the progress of the work.
Creator: Robert Howlett
Date: 1857
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London
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