| Ref No | DM1306/11/1/5/folio 149-150 |
| Title | Letter from James Braidwood to Isambard Kingdom Brunel |
| Description | Written from 68 Watling Street. The letter acknowledges receipt of Brunel's letter and confirms that he will mostly be able to help Brunel with flooding the forward compartment of the ship during the launch. The letter describes the available machines that Braidwood has, their specifications and the pressure of water that they can deliver and explains how Brunel can get the use of Braidwood's machines. A postscript explains that Braidwood's floats are prepared for suction but that Braidwood has no suction pipes available so he can flood the compartment with water but not remove it again. |
| Date | 24 September 1857 |
| Format | Manuscript volume |
| Extent | 2 pages |
| Access Conditions | This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access. |