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Maiden Voyage to New York

When
26 July 1845 – on or about 10 August 1845
Where
Departure port
Part of
SS Great Britain makes first screw-propelled transatlantic crossing

Great Britain departed Liverpool on 26 July 1845, completing the transatlantic crossing in 14 days and 21 hours to become the first iron-hulled, screw-propelled ship to cross the Atlantic.

The maiden voyage began on 26 July 1845, seven years after the decision to build the ship. Under Captain James Hosken, the vessel carried 45 passengers from Liverpool to New York City. The journey took 14 days and 21 hours, confirming the ship's status as the first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The arrival date of 10 August 1845 is derived from the stated duration rather than explicitly attested.

Sources

  1. SS Great Britain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
  2. Isambard Kingdom Brunel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02

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