It was built for transatlantic passenger travel and was launched on the 19th of July, 1843 in the presence of [[Prince Albert]].<ref>http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/maritime/SS%20Great%20Britain.htm</ref> Her first transatlantic trip was on the 26th July, 1845, with a crossing that took only 14 days. | It was built for transatlantic passenger travel and was launched on the 19th of July, 1843 in the presence of [[Prince Albert]].<ref>http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/maritime/SS%20Great%20Britain.htm</ref> Her first transatlantic trip was on the 26th July, 1845, with a crossing that took only 14 days. |