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The Great Eastern under way.

The Great Eastern under way.
The Great Eastern sets off on her maiden voyage.
© National Maritime Museum, London
Repro ID: PU6760
Description: The 'Great Eastern' during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. She is depicted here under escort by a number of smaller vessels including the 'Terrible', the 'Sphinx', the 'Hawk' and the 'Caroline'.
Creator: Robert Dudley (artist), T. Picken (engraver), Day & Son Ltd (engravers)
Date: c. 1860
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London
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