Which river did Brunel's first tunnel go under?
River Thames
River Severn
River Mersey
River Tyne
Answer
Brunel's first tunnel, the Thames Tunnel, was built under the River Thames in London. Constructed between 1808 and 1843, it was a pioneering feat of engineering that demonstrated the viability of tunneling under rivers. The tunnel was initially intended for horse-drawn traffic but was later converted for pedestrian use and remains in operation today as part of the London Underground network.
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