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DM1306 - Brunel Collection
11 - Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the SS Great Eastern
Ref No
DM1306/11/21
Title
Fixtures and fittings
Description
Letters relating to the fixtures and fittings of the Great Eastern. Correspondence from firms supplying ironwork, chains, coal, the engines, lifeboats and masts amongst other fixtures. There is also correspondence relating to the supply of items in the launching of the Great Eastern including the hydraulic presses and kentledge as well as the iron rails for the launching ways and correspondence relating to the construction of the launching ways.
Date
1852-1859
Format
Manuscript
Extent
19 series
Access Conditions
This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access.
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