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Ref NoDM1306/11/1/5/folio 331-332
TitleLetter from William Rowett to Isambard Kingdom Brunel
DescriptionWritten from 15 Duke Street, Adelphi, London. Rowett mentions that he had attempted to visit Brunel to describe to him an inexpensive, simple solution that Rowett thinks would be able to solve the problems with the launching of the Leviathan ship by overcoming the problems of the expensive hydraulic power that Brunel is using, although Rowett does not deal with the question of pressure that he is sure that Brunel is dealing with. The letter offers, if Brunel wishes, to put his plans in writing.
A postscript assures Brunel that Rowett's solution would not interfere with Brunel's arrangements but would supplement them.
Date21 December 1857
FormatManuscript volume
Extent2 pages
Access ConditionsThis material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access.
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