11/17/21

A History of the ss Great Britain

The history of the ss Great Britain. Marking her 40th anniversary back in Bristol, ITV News correspondent Robert Murphy charts why she was the most important and innovative ship in the world. He explains why Brunel's masterpiece was so groundbreaking in her speed, safety and luxury. And why she in turn helped Bristol restore it's glamour after the docks closed. First shown July 2010. Copyright ITV News

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