Description:
In Bristol, the world's first iron steamship and luxury liner has been restored to its 1843 appearance. This vessel, which weighs 3,443 tons, was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Victorian engineer. Incidentally, in 1831 (at the age of 25), Brunel began the Bristol landmark Clifton Suspension Bridge over the 76m-deep (250-ft.) Somerset Gorge at Clifton .
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 01179/260680
Address:
- City Docks, Great Western Dock
- Bristol BS1 6TY
Hours:
- Apr-Oct daily 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar daily 10am-3:30pm. Last admission an hour before closing
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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