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The Arrival of the "Great Eastern" at New York - from a sketch taken on the Jersey side by E. Hall, Creator: Unknown. The Arrival of the "Great Eastern" at New York - from a sketch taken on the Jersey side by E. Hall, Creator: Unknown
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The Arrival of the "Great Eastern" at New York - from a sketch taken on the Jersey side by E. Hall, Creator: Unknown. The Arrival of the "Great Eastern" at New York - from a sketch taken on the Jersey side by E. Hall, Creator: Unknown
The Arrival of the "Great Eastern" at New York - from a sketch taken on the Jersey side by E. Hall, 1860. A correspondent of the Times aboard Brunel's steamship wrote: As the harbour opened out it could be seen covered with a perfect fleet of yachts, which now, favoured with a slight breeze, were skimming across the still water from all directions towards us, their flags waving, their crews cheering...Great ferry-boats and coasting steamers, looking for all the world like a street of houses floating out to sea...came rolling slowly down - decks, roofs, and windows all crowded with eager heads, the ladies waving handkerchiefs and clapping hands - the men shouting and cheering - all seeming wild with exultation and delight. Past the shores of Staten Island and on to the Narrows the Great Eastern continued her stately way...It was a heart-stirring welcome, and one which...one cannot recall without a feeling of emotion and astonishment...A Government vessel, the chief revenue-ship, next saluted and dipped her flag...From this time out it was almost one continued roar of artillery, ringing bells, blowing steam-whistles, shouting and clapping hands, till one was almost dizzy with the whirl and wild confusion of uproar and excitement'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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The Arrival of the 'Great Eastern' at New York
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is a captivating sketch taken from the Jersey side by an unknown artist named E. Hall in 1860. This historic moment marked the arrival of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic steamship, the SS Great Eastern, in New York Harbor. The image beautifully captures the excitement and anticipation of the crowd gathered on the shores, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the colossal vessel. The Times correspondent aboard the SS Great Eastern described the scene as the harbor opened up, "covered with a perfect fleet of yachts" approaching the ship with flags waving and crews cheering. Ferry-boats and coasting steamers also joined the welcome parade, their decks filled with curious onlookers. As the SS Great Eastern continued her stately way past Staten Island and the Narrows, the crowd's enthusiasm reached new heights. The Government vessel, the chief revenue-ship, saluted the new arrival with a dipped flag, marking the beginning of a continuous roar of artillery, ringing bells, blowing steam-whistles, and shouting and clapping hands. The scene was a heart-stirring welcome, leaving one with a feeling of emotion and astonishment. This sketch is a testament to the awe-inspiring impact the SS Great Eastern had on the world during its time, and a reminder of the excitement and innovation that surrounded maritime exploration in the late 19th century. The image remains a valuable historical document, showcasing the grandeur and energy of the era.
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