What was the name of Brunel's largest ship?
SS Great Eastern
SS Great Britain
SS Great Western
SS Great Northern
Answer
SS Great Eastern was the largest ship built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Launched in 1858, it was the first iron-hulled steamship and the largest vessel afloat until the early 20th century. The ship was designed to carry 4,000 passengers and 1,000 crew members, and it had a length of 693 feet and a displacement of 18,915 tons.
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