Adam Gasson

Great Britain

Specifications of SS Great Britain
Operations: Deck Events, Educational Programmes, Entertainment, Historic Re-enactment, Hospitality, Museum, Parties
Class: A
Rig: Six Masted Schooner
Year Launched: 1843
Length Overall (LOA): 322 Feet

Brunel's SS Great Britain is one of the most important historic ships in the world. When she was launched in 1843 she was called 'the greatest experiment since the Creation'.

By combining size, power and innovative technology, Brunel created a ship that changed history. His vision for the SS Great Britain made her the great-great-grandmother for all modern ships.

Today, Brunel's SS Great Britain is Bristol's Favourite Attraction (TripAdvisor 2020), bringing the experience of Victorian travel vividly to life for visitors, whilst holding the biggest collection of Brunel artefacts and caring for the his ship and legacy.




Discover the Tall Ships
Discover the Events
Discover the Trips