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DM1306 - Brunel Collection
11 - Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the SS Great Eastern
1 - Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the SS Great Eastern
1 - E.S.N. Compy Report Book
Ref No
DM1306/11/1/1/folio 109
Title
Letter from George Biddle Airy to Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Description
Written from the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. The letter confirms that, although Airy is doubtful of its success, it may be worth carrying on with Brunel's experiments in obtaining a horizontal surface via a spinning plate but explaining the problems that Airy believes the experiments will encounter.
Date
15 October 1852
Format
Manuscript volume
Extent
1 page
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Access Conditions
This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access.
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