Celebrate Brunel’s ss Great Britain’s return to Bristol with a series of exciting events
From 17 July visitors to Brunel’s ss Great Britain can enjoy The Incredible Journey, a brand-new exhibition that celebrates the ship’s epic salvage and return from the Falkland Islands to Bristol. At the heart of the exhibition is the eponymous animated film (pictured above), in which original members of the salvage crew and excited onlookers share their memories of the amazing event. The story will be told in three parts: the salvage, the perilous journey across the Atlantic on a pontoon and, finally, her homecoming to Bristol. It’s a fascinating documentary that reminds us how important this event was to the city – over 100,000 people lined the River Avon to see the ship return with a further eight million watching the story unfold live on television. Other activities include The Incredible Journey family trail and the 1970 homecoming celebrations, taking place on 17 and 18 July. Keep your eyes peeled for free fridge magnets!
Click here to read diver and rigger Lyle Craigie-Halkett’s account of the salvage
For more information on the celebrations, visit ssgreatbritain.org