Weatherday: Iron lady

A beautiful start to what will be a sunny day throughout. Light to moderate breezes from the north west will keep things fresh, with highest local temperatures forecast at 18deg.

On this day in 1843 the SS Great Britain was launched in Bristol.

Designed by the great engineer Brunel, she was the first iron ship to service the transatlantic route, and was the largest and longest passenger ship of her time.

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