Troops for Canada.

British soldiers board the Great Eastern. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: 58_1936

Description: In 1861 the 'Great Eastern' was chartered by the British Government to carry reinforcements to the military garrison of Canada. She could carry 10,000 soldiers and was thus something of a strategic asset for the Empire.

Creator: 'Illustrated London News'

Date: 1861

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London