The Great Eastern named: the Leviathan.

The Great Eastern under sail. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PY0306

Description: After being launched in January 1858, the 'Great Eastern' was taken to Deptford where her public areas were fitted out to the standards of a luxury hotel. The paddle and screw engines, the ten boilers, five funnels and six masts (named Monday to Saturday) and all the associated machinery were also installed and rigged.

Creator: F. Sala & Co. (publishers)

Date: 1858