Entry from the journal of Norman Scott Russell.

Norman Scott Russell describes the maiden voyage. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: H2631

Description: The maiden voyage of the 'Great Eastern' began on 17 June 1860 from Southampton to New York. One of the passengers on this trip was Norman Scott Russell, the son of John Scott Russell. He kept a journal during the voyage and an extract from it has been reproduced here.

Creator: Norman Scott Russell

Date: 1860