Family saloon on board the Great Eastern.

Family saloon. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: H1739

Description: The 'Great Eastern' was designed to carry 4000 people (800 in first class, 2000 in second-class and 1200 in third class). Her first-class cabins and public rooms were fitted out to the luxurious standards of the best hotels of the day.

Creator: 'The Illustrated London News'

Date: 1859