What was the worst of the Great Eastern’s many troubles?

a) As designed, it could not attract enough passengers to be profitable.
b) It was too big to fit into any modern harbor.
Consider This: The Great Eastern was simply ahead of its time, a technical triumph that became a business disaster. See 7.7: Narrative: The Great Ship.
c) Its paddlewheel and screw propellers went in opposite directions.
Consider This: The Great Eastern was simply ahead of its time, a technical triumph that became a business disaster. See 7.7: Narrative: The Great Ship.
d) Lacking radar, it was always running into things.
Consider This: The Great Eastern was simply ahead of its time, a technical triumph that became a business disaster. See 7.7: Narrative: The Great Ship.


a) As designed, it could not attract enough passengers to be profitable.

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