Rotting hull of SS Great Britain exposed during restoration in 1977

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SS Great Britain, launched , designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, first ship built of iron plate and rivet construction, seagoing life ended in Falkland Islands, salvaged and returned to Bristol dock where built, damage to side of hull while under restoration in 1977, holes in plates - photograph by Roger Daniels

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Size: 2421px × 3621px
Location: Bristol, England, UK
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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