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September 26, 1953

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THE GREAT IRON SHIP "Nor Forget To Sing of the Wonder"

James Dugan

PROFILE of the Great Eastern the biggest ship in the world at the time of its launching in 1858. Emerson said "There are many advantages in sea-voyaging, …