Lot of 5 medals commemorating the SS Great Eastern, the largest iron sailing steamship built when launched in 1858. She carried passengers between England and the US before being converted in 1866 to lay the first transatlantic telegraph cable. (1) 1860: Great Eastern Steamship souvenir medal by George Lovett. Obverse view of the steamship arriving from the dock. The reverse indicates it was sold on board and lists the physical dimensions of the ship. Copper, 32mm, EF, some carbon spots. (2) 1860: Great Eastern Steamship souvenir medal by George Lovett. Obverse view of the steamship arriving from the dock. The reverse indicates it was sold on board and lists the physical dimensions of the ship. Brass, 32mm, EF. (3) 1859: English Great Eastern medal. Obverse high relief image of the ship under steam power. Damage from an attempt to drill a hole at the stern. Reverse text includes the name of the designer and the builder along with physical details. White Metal, 31mm. AU, damage as noted. Est. (4) Ca. 1860: Cast lead Great Eastern commemorative medal. Lead, 41mm, VF. (5) Ca 1960: French medal by C. Gondard depicting the Great Eastern sailing ship from 1860. One in a series of eleven similar medals. Nickel, 41mm, Unc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: