TRAVE L BRI S TOL
The vessel’s maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York in 1845 took only 14 days and 21 hours. In 1852 the ship was sold and adapted and set sail for Australia carrying up to 700 emigrants.
After many years as a passenger ship the vessel was converted to carry cargo from England to the west coast of America. In 1886 she suffered severe damage whilst sailing off Cape Horn and her captain steered her to the Falkland Islands where she was sold to the Falkland Islands Company. The ship’s working life ended in 1933 and she was abandoned until she was rescued in 1970 and returned to Bristol on a huge floating pontoon, pulled by tugs, and having sailed around the world 32 times her arduous restoration began.
Time flew by relentlessly and my city-break was coming to an end. I reluctantly left the Great Western Dockyard but my spirits were lifted when I reflected on the wise words of Isambard Kingdom Brunel 'Nil desperandum has always been my motto'.
TOP TIPS FOR TOURISTS
ACCOMMODATION Premier Suites, known for ‘bringing home a little closer’, offers the perfect alternative to a traditional hotel stay. For more information on the featured property and more around the UK and Europe visit
premiersuiteseurope.com
ATTRACTIONS For a fun-filled family day out Bristol Zoo is one of the city's most popular attractions. Residents include gorillas, sloths, Asiatic lions, African penguins, meerkats and much more. For more information visit
bristolzoo.org.uk For more information on the SS Great Britain visit
ssgreatbritain.org
LOCAL TRANSPORT Purchase an 'mTicket' from the free First Bus app and get around with ease. Unlimited travel for 1, 7 or more consecutive days on First buses, including metrobus but excluding Airport Flyer services. For more information visit
firstgroup.com/bristol
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