This vignette depicts the famous steamship ‘Great Britain’, which was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and built at Bristol by the Great Western Steamship Company. She was launched by Prince Albert on 19th July 1843. Her innovative design successfully combined steam and sail power, making her swift and fuel efficient, which enabled her to cross the Atlantic in half the time of other ships of the day. In the foreground, figures wave in salute from two rowing boats.