| Description | Written from 18 Duke Street, Westminster, London. The memorandum sets out for everyone involved in the launching of the Great Eastern how Brunel intends the launching to proceed. The memorandum covers the time of the launching, the point at which Brunel intends to stop the launching to allow for the ship to naturally float out of the cradle, how Brunel anticipates the launching proceeding and the various stages of the launching. Brunel anticipates that, as long as there are no mechanical failures, the success of the launching will depend on how well these instructions are followed and how sensibly, efficiently and, above all, silently, the work is carried out by all involved. |