# Full Steam Ahead — Design amazing steam ships

> Steam ship building puzzle game with engineering challenges and historical context. (iPhone/iPad app by ss Great Britain Trust.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-steam-ahead/id692787151 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ss Great Britain Trust](https://appshunter.io/developer/692787154)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Simulation, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.48/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-steam-ahead/id692787151/reviews.md

## What is Full Steam Ahead?

Brunel’s ss Great Britain, the Science Museum and Aardman Animations have joined forces to make this intriguing ship building puzzle game.

Let Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself be your guide as you construct a ship to face the same challenges which the great engineer faced when designing the ss Great Britain. Your ship should be strong enough to cut through rough seas, carry as much cargo as possible, go the furthest distance and destroy opponents in tug-o-war battles.

Chose your ship’s hull material (wood or iron), engine, fuel and propulsion mechanism to overcome the challenges posed by Brunel. The better you do, the more investor confidence, and so cash, you’ll earn; giving you more funds to design bigger and more complex ships!

Become a great problem solver, just like Brunel, and take inspirations from his determination, resilience to persevere and his ability to learn from his mistakes. 

 ● Eight ship building challenges posed by your guide, Brunel
 ● Discover the capabilities of iron versus wood in the construction of your ship’s hull
 ● Explore the difference between paddles and the screw propeller
 ● Earn investor confidence to get more money for bigger and more complex ships
 ● Learn about the design and construction of the ss Great Britain
 ● Find out about the history of the ss Great Britain and the challenges she overcame in her working life
 ● Can you build a ship to rival the ss Great Britain?

Visit Brunel’s ss Great Britain to get special unlock codes for the game! 

Plan your visit here:
http://ssgreatbritain.org/your-visit

Developed by Aardman Animations for Brunel’s ss Great Britain and the Science Museum as part of the Museums and Schools project; supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Find out more about the Museums and Schools project ssgreatbritain.org/brunel-institute

## Key features

- Ship building puzzle game
- Engineering challenges
- Design and construction
- Hull material choice (wood/iron)
- Engine, fuel, and propulsion selection
- Investor confidence and funding
- Historical context of ss Great Britain

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-steam-ahead/id692787151/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice

*2026-06-29, version 2.2*

Add water tight doors

### 5/5 — Amazing for mariners

*2026-06-21, version 2.2*

Such a lovely game! Any merchant mariner will fall in love with this little divertimento

### 5/5 — I want the code

*2025-09-14, version 2.2*

I am going great but I’m just trying to get the code please tell me it

### 4/5 — Good but needs more

*2025-06-17, version 2.2*

this game is amazing but it needs paddle steamers to be faster, triple and double expansions steam engines,different steam whistles for the ships, the super structure, and to make it so you can connect the steam engines funnels to one big funnel. You could also had multiplayer, have lots of updates and this game would become known again.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2024-11-14, version 2.2*

What a great challenging game and what a great price.

### 1/5 — BORRING

*2024-08-28, version 2.2*

No training, no explanation just simply a waste of time

### 5/5 — Good game and all, but

*2024-06-11, version 2.2*

alright so, this game is fantastic, however if you ever tried a half sized propeller or two at the back and then with two half sized engines, it breaks off at the stern, the stern, I’m not sure if this is a glitch with the game, but it always happens to me, but don’t let that deter you. 
This is a really good game that has some really nice graphics, so please go and get this game.

### 4/5 — A glitch

*2023-04-12, version 2.2*

For some reason when I download the game the flood meater doesn’t work like it wouldn’t fill up as your ship is sinking

### 4/5 — Lacking some things

*2023-02-01, version 2.2*

I’ve finished this game 31 times in one day every day and I wish that there was more levels and maybe multiplayer and it would be cool if you could build the superstructure of the ship that would give five stars from me

### 3/5 — It’s ok.

*2022-08-05, version 2.2*

I love how you add a White Star Line reference for when you go on the long haul you can see the flag. Please add more levels but focusing on the White Star Line ships.

## Frequently asked questions about Full Steam Ahead

### What is this app about?

This app is a ship building puzzle game where you design and construct steam ships. Guided by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, you'll face engineering challenges to make your ship strong, efficient, and capable of carrying cargo and engaging in battles.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include eight ship building challenges, the ability to choose hull materials like wood or iron, select engines, fuel, and propulsion mechanisms. You can also earn investor confidence to gain more funds for bigger ships and learn about the history of Brunel's ss Great Britain.

### Is this game free to download and play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What kind of challenges will I face in the game?

You will face challenges similar to those faced by Isambard Kingdom Brunel when designing the ss Great Britain. These include making ships strong enough for rough seas, maximizing cargo capacity, achieving long distances, and winning tug-o-war battles.

### Can I learn about history while playing?

Yes, the game is developed in collaboration with Brunel's ss Great Britain and the Science Museum. You will learn about the design and construction of the ss Great Britain, as well as the historical challenges she overcame during her working life.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.2 — 2021-04-26

Support for newer screen sizes.

### 2.0 — 2016-07-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Update to include enhancement and improvements to game play. New features for Tug o' War and Push the Boat Out and new SS. Great Britain facts!

### 1.31 — 2014-11-02

Support for iOS8.

### 1.23 — 2013-09-19

No release notes.

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