The weather deck boasts replica mini greenhouses used in Victorian times to transport living plants.
Tropical plants that were once transported on board the SS Great Britain have returned to the Bristol-shaped ship, for the first time in more than a century.
Along with the transportation of ferns, which became incredibly popular, the cases also carried orchids, which could command huge prices at the time. The SS Great Britain played a crucial role in ‘fern fever’, that gripped the country and became a status symbol for wealthy families. Iona Keen, Head of Interpretation said: "Visitors can immerse themselves in the untold botanical story of Brunel’s famous ship and offer a fascinating insight into the floral favourites of the Victorians".To coincide with this new exhibition, the Trust that runs the SS Great Britain is also holding botany-themed discovery talks, horticultural workshops and has launched the new Thomas Lang Cabin.
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