SS Great Britain on a Bristol Balloon Rides. This is one of many sights you may view on a balloon flight from the Ashton Court balloon take off site in Bristol. For information regarding balloon flights from Balloon go to Bailey Balloons
The SS Great Britain is a historic ship located in Bristol, England. It was designed by the famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and was launched in 1843. It was the first propeller-driven iron steamship to cross the Atlantic, and it also served as a passenger ship and as a troopship during World War I. Today, the SS Great Britain is a museum ship and visitors can explore the ship and learn about its history. The ship is also a popular spot for learning about the history of Bristol and the role it played in the Industrial Revolution.
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Royal Crescent viewed from a balloon flight over Georgian Bath. For more