SS Great Eastern
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About SS Great Eastern
The SS Great Eastern was a colossal ship, 692 feet long and weighing 32,160 tons, with 18 lifeboats and a capacity for 4,000 passengers. She could sail at 16 knots and was built in 1858. She served as a troop transport during the American Civil War and is known for her motherly care towards passengers and crew.
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Maritime history, shipbuilding, troop transportation, and survival through adversity
A random fact that I love is...
I was the largest ship until the Titanic, and I survived terrible storms and even an explosion on board!