Thames Tunnel Company

GPTKB entity

Statements (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Company
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel
gptkb:Marc_Isambard_Brunel
gptkbp:built 1843
gptkbp:challenges Financial difficulties
Flooding
Technical difficulties
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Cut and cover
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1825
gptkbp:culturalImpact Historical landmark
Tourist attraction
gptkbp:currentUse Pedestrian and vehicle access
gptkbp:debutYear 1843
gptkbp:depth 15 meters
gptkbp:electronicSystems Use of cast iron
Use of tunneling shield
gptkbp:firstAwarded 1843
gptkbp:founded 1825
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Marc_Isambard_Brunel
gptkbp:hasFunding £1 million
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Engineering achievement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thames Tunnel Company
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future tunneling projects.
gptkbp:length 1.3 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:London
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Thames_Tunnel
gptkbp:owner gptkb:London_Underground
gptkbp:project Infrastructure
gptkbp:purpose Construction_of_the_Thames_Tunnel
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:London_Underground
gptkb:Transport_for_London
gptkb:Thames_Tunnel
Victorian engineering
Brunel_family
gptkbp:renovated 1908
1930s
2000s
gptkbp:significance First underwater tunnel in the world.
gptkbp:status Completed
gptkbp:type Civil engineering company
gptkbp:width 7.6 meters