Brunel Collection (page 3)

Construction of The Leviathan later Great Eastern 1855
Christened Leviathan in the early stages, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, an iron sailing steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and built by J

Brunel sees a piece of ships timber burrowed into by a teredo
1265925 Brunel sees a piece of ships timber burrowed into by a teredo, inspiring his idea of burrowing under the Thames ( litho) by Brock

The Great Western off Portishead, 1838 (oil on canvas)
BAG12139 The Great Western off Portishead, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Walter, Joseph (1783-1856); 66x104.1 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Bristol Coronation Celebrations, Illumination of Clifton Suspension Bridge (b / w photo)
3642723 Bristol Coronation Celebrations, Illumination of Clifton Suspension Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leviathan 1858; montage of images showing the progress of steam nav (engraving)
608976 Leviathan 1858; montage of images showing the progress of steam nav (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (engraving)
1098229 Isambard Kingdom Brunel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

The Iron Steam Ship Great Eastern 22, 500 tons, pub. Currier & Ives, c
1123839 The Iron Steam Ship Great Eastern 22, 500 tons, pub. Currier & Ives, c.1858 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Scott Russell (b / w photo)
816018 John Scott Russell (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Scott Russell, (1808-1882)

Brunel and a section of the Thames Tunnel (coloured engraving)
602462 Brunel and a section of the Thames Tunnel (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by the launching chains of the SS Great Eastern
2636890 Portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by the launching chains of the SS Great Eastern, 1857 (photo) by Howlett, Robert (1831-58); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cornwall Railway, The Gover Viaduct (w / c on paper)
IGM134702 Cornwall Railway, The Gover Viaduct (w/c on paper) by Geach, H. (19th century); Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Telford, Shropshire, UK; eIronbridge Gorge Museum; English, out of copyright

The Progress of Steam Navigation (engraving)
1609654 The Progress of Steam Navigation (engraving) by Andrews, George Henry (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Progress of Steam Navigation)

A view of the entrance to the Wapping-Rotherhithe tunnel under the Thames, the worlds first underwater tunnel, completed by Marc Brunel in 1843

James Cowton (Brunel) 2016 Zero TT
James Cowton (Brunel) at Cronk ny Mona, 2016 Zero TT

Clifton Suspension Bridge with Balloons
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, taken at sunrise with Hot Air Balloons drifting in the distance

Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (9 April 1806 to 15 September 1859), was an English mechanical and civil engineer who built dockyards, the Great Western Railway

James Cowton (Brunel) 2015 TT Zero
James Cowton (Brunel) at Ramsey, 2015 TT Zero

Arrival of "The Great Britain"Steam-Ship at New York, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of " The Great Britain" Steam-Ship at New York, 1845. The SS Great Britain steamship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

"The Great Britain"steam-ship leaving Cumberland Basin, Bristol, 1844
" The Great Britain" steam-ship leaving Cumberland Basin, Bristol, 1844. The SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Aphrodita Under Construction, ca. 1857. Creator: Robert Howlett
Aphrodita Under Construction, ca. 1857

Men at Work Beside the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern, November 18
Men at Work Beside the Launching Chains of the " Great Eastern", November 18, 1857

Leviathan later named SS Great Eastern under construction
Front cover for The Illustrated Times, dated 7 November 1857. Christened Leviathan in the early stages, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Loco Lord of the Isles
Great Western Railway locomotive Lord of the Isles, built on the broad gauge favoured by Brunel, so unable to run on other lines. Date: 1850

BRUNELS BROAD GAUGE
The ghost of Brunel laments the burial of the railway broad gauge he invented

The Atlantic Telegraph Cable Fleet Assembled at Berehaven (Southwest Coast of Ireland): Ships, the Great Eastern, H.M.S. Terrible, the Alby, the Medway and the William Cory, 1866

The Bay of Bull Arms, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Bonfires Lighted on the Hills to Notify of the Arrival of the Cable Fleet on August 5th, 1858, 1865-66

The Settlement and Church of Hearts Content, Newfoundland, 1866

First Telegraph House at Hearts Content, Newfoundland, 1866, 1866

Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Exterior View of the Telegraph House in 1857-1858, 1865-66

Telegraph Cable Fleet at Sea, 1865, 1865-66. Creator: Robert Charles Dudley
Telegraph Cable Fleet at Sea, 1865, 1865-66

View Looking Aft from the Port Paddle-box on the Deck of the Great Eastern... 1865-66
View Looking Aft from the Port Paddle-box on the Deck of the Great Eastern: Showing the Trough for the Cable, etc. 1865-66

Valentia, Ireland, from the Harbor, Opposite Knight s-town, at the Period of Laying the Cable of 1857, 1865-66

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, Looking from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline and Boats Laying the Earth Wire, July 21st, 1865, 1865-66

Coiling the Cable in the Large Tanks at the Works of the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company of Greenwich, 1865, 1865

In the Bows of the Great Eastern: The Cable Broken and Lost, Preparing to Grapple, August 2nd, 1865, 1865

Coiling the Cable in the After-tank on Board the Great Eastern at Sheerness: Visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales on May 23rd, 1865, 1865-66

The Cable Passed From the Works into the Hulk (the Old Frigate Iris) Lying in the Thames at Greenwich, 1865-66

The Old Frigate Iris with Her Freight of Cable Alongside the Great Eastern at Sheerness: The Cable Passed from the Hulk to the Great Eastern, 1865

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, Looking Seawards from the Point at Which the Cable Reaches the Shore of Ireland, 1865-66

The Reels of Gutta-percha Covered Conducting Wire Conveyed into Tanks at the Works of the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, at Greenwich, 1865-66

September 8th at Hearts Content, the day of the successful termination of the work of laying, recovering, completing and testing the Atlantic Telegraph Cables of 1865 and 1866, 1866

Splicing the Cable (after the First Accident) on Board the Great Eastern, July 25th, 1865, 1865-66

Forward Deck of the Great Eastern Cleared for the First Attempt to Grapple... 1865-66
Forward Deck of the Great Eastern Cleared for the First Attempt to Grapple for the Lost Cable, August 11th, 1865, 1865-66

The Forge on Deck, Night of August 9th: Preparing the Iron Plating for Capstan, 1865-66

The Paying-out Machinery in the Stern of the Great Eastern, 1865

Getting Out One of the Large Buoys for Launching, August 2nd, 1865, 1865

H. M. S. Agamemnon Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in 1858: a Whale Crosses the Line
H.M.S. Agamemnon Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in 1858: a Whale Crosses the Line, 1865-66

Interior of One of the Tanks on Board the Great Eastern: The Cable Passing Out, 1865-66

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, was a true pioneer of his time. With chains in hand, he fearlessly led the way towards groundbreaking achievements that shaped our world. Standing before the hauling chains of the Great Eastern, I K Brunel showcased his unwavering determination and unmatched expertise. His brilliance knew no bounds as he oversaw the construction of monumental structures like the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash. The 1958 BR (WR) poster proudly displayed this engineering marvel, a testament to Brunel's ingenuity. The bridge stood tall and majestic, connecting Cornwall to England with grace and elegance. Brunel's legacy extended beyond bridges; he revolutionized shipbuilding with his masterpiece SS Great Britain. A meticulously crafted vessel that sailed across oceans effortlessly, thanks to his meticulous planning captured in its detailed plan. His tunnelling shield became synonymous with innovation as it paved the way for extraordinary feats such as the Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe. This underground wonder opened new possibilities for transportation beneath bustling cities. In 1857, amidst great anticipation and excitement, Brunel unveiled yet another triumph - the mighty Great Eastern. This colossal ship defied all expectations and set new standards for maritime engineering. Just like Joseph Turner's iconic painting "Rain Steam and Speed, " which depicted Brunel's revolutionary Great Western Railway in 1844, these creations were testaments to human progress fueled by steam power. Even far from home in Swansea, South Wales, where Landore Viaduct took shape under Brunel's watchful eye; his influence stretched far beyond borders as he left an indelible mark on global infrastructure development. Isambard Kingdom Brunel will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who pushed boundaries relentlessly. His vision transformed landscapes both above ground and below it – shaping our world into what we know today.