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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
2 - E.S.N. Compy Report Book
Ref No
DM1306/11/1/2/folio 373-374
Title
Letter from John Scott Russell to Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Description
Written from 37 Great George Street, Westminster, London. The letter sends Brunel the drawings of the paddle wheel with the most recent alterations and the drawings of the stern post, the rudder and the tail pieces of the stern bearing. Russell also sends a specification of the paddle wheels and appendages and is waiting for the specification of the stern bearing and appendages until Brunel approves of it. The letter also informs Brunel that the experimental screw is rearranged according to his last instructions.
[See also DM162/10/12/folio 254]
Date
2 November 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.
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