| Ref No | DM1306/11/1/2/folio 136-137 |
| Title | Letter from John Cathcart Hutchinson to Isambard Kingdom Brunel |
| Description | Written from 5 Laurence Lountney Place, London. The letter introduces Hutchison's ideas for improving the safety both of Brunel's large steamer and for sea-going vessels in general by fixing a large wheel-shaped piece of iron or timber at the stern and the side of the bows to quickly halt the ship in the event of head-on collision or running aground which Hutchison believes would be much more effective than the current situation, which involves cutting away sails and trusting the rudder. |
| Date | 27 June 1855 |
| 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. |