the SS Great Western and the Sirius, began the transatlantic steamboat service, both of which arrived in New York, NY, USA on April 23, 1838. the two steamboats were built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a celebrated English engineer.
- The Sirius made the trip from London in 19 days.
- The Great Western from Bristol in 15 days.
Date:
April 23th 1838
Name(s):
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Occupation:
Engineer
Location:
New York, NY, USA
April 23th 1838
Name(s):
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Occupation:
Engineer
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Additional Information:
- SS Great Western – Wikipedia
SS Great Western of 1838, was an oak-hulled paddle-wheel steamship, the first steamship purpose-built for crossing the Atlantic, and the initial unit of the Great Western Steamship Company.[ - SS Sirius (1837) – Wikipedia
Sirius was a side-wheel wooden-hulled steamship built in 1837 for the London-Cork route operated by the Saint George Steam Packet Company - Sirius | steamship | Britannica.com
Sirius, first ship to cross the Atlantic entirely under steam. Built originally for service in the Irish Sea, - The First Transatlantic Steamship Company | Maritime Matters | Cruise …
On the 4th July Cunard celebrated the fact that it was the first line to operate regular services across the Atlantic. - The Great Western Steamship, 1837 | GG Archives
The first steam vessel designed and built for the Atlantic trade was the Great Western, launched at Bristol, England, on July 19, 1837.