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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
6 - Great Ship Company Report Book
Ref No
DM1306/11/1/6/folio 123-125
Title
Memorandum to Messers Watt & Co
Description
The memorandum sets out the terms and conditions that would govern Watt & Co adding to each set of boilers for the screw engines an apparatus for super-heating steam. The memorandum explains the the apparatus that will be used and how it is intended to be used, other supplies that will be provided to go along with the apparatus including a method of cleaning it and supplies for cleaning. The letter sets out the size of the apparatus and the time-scale and the price to be paid to Watt & Co and the terms and conditions incorporates an instruction that the installation of the apparatus will also provide for a trial of the apparatus and provides for what will happen if the apparatus is not completed in time.
Date
6 July 1859
Format
Manuscript volume
Extent
3 pages
Access Conditions
This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access.
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