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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 221-222
Title
Letter from Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Captain Claxton
Description
Written from 18 Duke Street, London. The letter encloses some redrawn sketches of the proposed masts and rigging of Brunel's Eastern Steam Navigation Company ship, based on Claxton's advice, describes the benefits of each and asks Claxton's opinions on the new designs.
Date
26 May 1854
Format
Manuscript volume
Extent
2 pages
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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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