Brunel Collection (page 9)

Brunels SS Great Western at sea
Brunels steamship, the SS Great Western, at sea

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859). Statue of the British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Brunel is most famous for his work on the Great Western Railway (GWR), founded in 1833

GREAT EASTERN, 1858-59. The iron steamship Great Eastern at dockside in New York City: stereograph view, 1858-59
GREAT EASTERN, 1858-59. The iron steamship " Great Eastern" at dockside in New York City: stereograph view, 1858-59

SHIP: GREAT EASTERN, 1859. The iron steamship Great Eastern at the foot of Gansevoort Street, New York City: stereograph view, 1858-59

New tunnel, Newport, Monmouthshire, South Wales
Completion of the new bore (left) of the Newport tunnel, on the Great Western Railway near the city of Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, South Wales

Locomotive construction at Swindon
Various scenes depicting the construction of the Great Western Railway at the Swindon Works

End of broad gauge, 1892
Brunels Great Western Railway pioneered the broad gauge from 1838 until 1892 when the final break with broad gauge took place. Here, the engineers are shown converting the tracks to dual gauge

Hungerford Bridge
Built by Brunel in 1841-5 to serve Hungerford Market, the bridge will be demolished in the 1860s when Hawkshaws railway bridge is built

Procession through the Thames Tunnel, 1843
Engraving showing the procession through the Thames Tunnel, between Rotherhithe and Wapping, to mark its opening on 25 March 1843

Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, 1843
Engraving showing Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849), the French engineer and inventor, as he appeared at the opening of the Thames Tunnel, from Rotherhithe to Wapping, on 25th March 1843

Thames Tunnel Company worker with a Medallion of Sir Marc Is
Engraving showing a worker of the Thames Tunnel Company holding a medallion of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849), at the opening of the tunnel between Rotherhithe and Wapping, 25 March 1843

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1858
Engraved portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), the English engineer and inventor, pictured in 1858

SS Great Western in a Heavy Gale, North Atlantic, 1846
Engraving showing the Steamship Great Western being struck amidships in a gale during a crossing from Liverpool to New York in 1846

Crystal Palace / 1908
The Palace and grounds

Slade Viaduct Devon
Part of the South Devon Railway, built by Brunel

Ivy Bridge Viaduct
Built by Brunel to carry the South Devon Railway over the river Erme

The Great Eastern steam ship under construction
The Great Eastern steam-ship on the stocks at Millwall shipyard. Built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, at the time of her launch in 1858, she was the largest steam ship in the world

Clifton suspension bridge, Bristol, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Getting out a Buoy
When the cable breaks in mid- ocean, a buoy is prepared for launching from the Great Eastern to mark the spot

Buoy Marks Broken Cable
When the cable breaks in mid- ocean, a buoy is launched from the Great Eastern to mark the spot

Atlantic Cable & Eastern
In the harbour at Sheerness, the cable is transferred from the hulk to the Great Eastern

Great Eastern Forge
In the forge housed on the deck of the Great Eastern iron plating is prepared for the capstan

GREAT EASTERN DECK
The view (looking aft) from the port paddle box of the Great Eastern showing the trough for cable

The Cable Lost
The broken cable is lost, and all attempts to grapple and retrieve it fail : the Great Eastern will have to return to England, and prepare to try again

Cable Passing Out
The cable passes out from the hold of the Great Eastern onto the deck where it is paid out : a team of crewmen keep constant watch to make sure it runs smoothly

Splicing Atlantic Cable
Splicing the broken cable aboard the Great Eastern after the first break

Grappling Broken Cable
Crew and engineers cluster in the bows of the Great Eastern as a final attempt is made to grapple the broken cable from the sea-bed

Gt Eastern Faultfinding
When a fault occurs in the cable, it is recovered from the sea-bed and examined on the deck of the Great Eastern

Gt Eastern Paying Out
The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern which meticulously lowers the cable to the sea- bed as the ship proceeds westwards

Gt Eastern Weighs Anchor
The Great Eastern weighs anchor off Maplin Sands, at the Nore in the Thames Eastuary : a boy plays the fiddle while crew work the capstan to raise the anchor

Edward Visits Gt Eastern
Edward Prince of Wales visits the Great Eastern at Sheerness and observes the amazing operation of taking on board sufficient cable to stretch across the Atlantic. Date: 24 May 1865

Crystal Palace Burns
The Crystal Palace at Sydenham is destroyed by fire

Crystal Palace
An exterior view of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham with a large fountain in the foreground

Cable Laying / Gt Eastern
The Great Eastern starts to lay the Atlantic Cable at Valentia

Rotherhithe Tunnel
The Thames tunnel at Rotherhithe; Western archway

I K Brunel / Mayall
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c

Brunels Great Britain
Depicted in rough seas off Lundy, Brunels ship is the first iron, screw-propelled liner; in 1846 she will run aground, but end her career as a hulk in the Falklands

Marc Isambard Brunel
MARC ISAMBARD BRUNEL enginner, notably the Thames Tunnel

Opening of the Thames Tunnel
A picture to commemorate the opening of the Thames Tunnel, connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping, showing the company medallion featuring Sir Marc Isambard Brunel supported by one of the tunnels

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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.