L12 Flashcards
Who made the first designs of steamships, but never built them?
Denis Papin
What was the name of the first steamship that was publicly demonstrated?
The Pyroscaphe
What was the first commercially successful steamer, and what did it transport?
In 1818, the Rob Roy transported mail between Scotland and Ireland
What was the revalation that people had after the first steamship went against the current?
Technology can overcome the forces of nature
What steamship did Isambard Brunel create to extend the Great Western Rail Company’s reach?
The Great Western
What was the first Transatlantic steamship?
The Great Western
What was the biggest problem for steamships crossing the Atlantic and how did Isambard Brunel fix it?
Problem: Salt water could not be used in the boilers, and carrying enough fresh water to cross the ocean was too heavy
Solution: Large scale water purifiers
What was the world’s first “Ocean Liner”?
The Great Britain
What was the first steamship to use a propeller?
The Great Britain
What was the “8th wonder of the world”
The Great Eastern (Steamship)
How much did the Great Eastern cost to build (not adjusted for inflation)?
1.6 Million Pounds
What was the “unluckiest ship”
The Great Eastern (Steamship)
Who eventually scrapped the Great Eastern
Henry Bath and Sons
Which well-known ship’s hull shape was based on the hull shape of the Great Eastern?
The Titanic
Who is “The man who built the modern world”?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
