| Description | The letter explains Brunel's points of view relating to several questions that have been put before the arbitrators between John Scott Russell and the Great Ship Company. The letter explains what work is to be done and why it is necessary
The tasks in question include laying timber flooring over some of the iron decks, clearing out a large quantity of water from between the two skins of the hull and the boring of holes in the webbing between the two skins and the painting of these compartments. The letter also refers to the installation of manholes, ventilation and water tight doors and the filling up of several holes that have been been bored and which have violated the water-tightness of the compartments of the hull, which was a key part of Brunel's plans to protect the ship in case of her striking rocks or running aground. The letter also describes the work that remains to be done on the auxiliary engines and the substance of the dispute between John Scott Russell and Brunel over the work to be done. There are also details relating to the masts and rigging, the strengthening of the shroud hooks, the access to the after-thrust bearing, the installation of lightning conductors on the masts and the number of steam winches and steam cranes to be installed. |