SS Great Britain - The unique six bladed screw and rudder launched in 1843 the SS Great Britain, designed by I K Brunel was the

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SS Great Britain - The unique six bladed screw and rudder launched in 1843 the SS Great Britain, designed by I K Brunel was the first trans Atlantic passenger liner with a 1000bhp engine and a screw propellor (rather than wheels)

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