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The ss Great Britain was the first steam powered, iron hull, ocean liner. She was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and had her maiden voyage in July 1845. She is now on display where she was built in Bristol harbour. There is a lot of information online about her including this: ss Great Britain at Wikipedia.
Mooch has visited the ss Great Britain in daylight and moonlight.  (18-Sep-2013 / 23-Jul-2013)
Mooch monkey at ss Great Britain in Bristol Mooch monkey at ss Great Britain in Bristol in moonlight
The ss Great Britain seen from the northern side of the Bristol Floating Harbour.  (29-Aug-2011)
Mooch monkey at ss Great Britain in Bristol
Mooch has met the dock cat a couple of times, who is a favourite on school trips.  (27-Sep-2011 / 18-Sep-2013)
Mooch monkey at ss Great Britain in Bristol - dock cat
Mooch monkey at ss Great Britain in Bristol - ships cat
The starboard side, and the bow decorations of the ss Great Britain.  (18-Sep-2013 / 27-Sep-2011)
Mooch monkey at ss Great Britain in Bristol - starboard side
Mooch monkey at ss Great Britain in Bristol - bow icons Mooch monkey at ss Great Britain in Bristol - bow icons
The stern of the ship.  (27-Sep-2011 / 18-Sep-2013)
Mooch monkey at ss Great Britain in Bristol - stern
Mooch monkey at ss Great Britain in Bristol - stern
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