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DM1306 - Brunel Collection
11 - Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the SS Great Eastern
3 - 'Eastern Steam Navigation Papers'
1 - 'Eastern Steam Navigation Papers'
Ref No
DM1306/11/3/1/1-3
Title
Estimate for all materials required for the timber work in all the decking (except the upper deck) companions, staircases, captain's House, Skylights, Forecastle &c - exclusive of the raw timber i.e. the fit out of the launch
Description
The list is marked 'Private' and lists quantities and types of all timber required for specific elements, including; timber for deck planking, screw bolts, deck bolts, joiners deals and mouldings, screws, oakum and white-lead. There are specific types of timber required including teak for staircases as well as listings for sundries, plate glass, polishing, brass grating guards, felt for underlying waterways and parts of decking and lead for covering the staircases. Each entry is accompanied by a price.
Date
nd
Format
Manuscript
Extent
3 sheets
Access Conditions
This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access.
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