| Ref No | DM1306/11/1/2/folio 336-337 |
| Title | Letter from Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Captain Chappell, Royal Navy |
| Description | Written from 18 Duke Street, Westminster, London. The letter explains that Brunel wants to gather information from various sources as to the greatest depth of immersion that a paddle wheel with fixed boards on a large ocean-going steamer can cope with and requests Chappell forward Brunel's letter on to such officers or engineers as might be able to help. Brunel lists the specific pieces of information that he wants to know. |
| Date | 30 October 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. |