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Appendix 2: Copy letter from Charles Duncan of Chatham Yard to Sir Robert Barlow....

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/40B/11

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This record is about the Appendix 2: Copy letter from Charles Duncan of Chatham Yard to Sir Robert Barlow.... dating from 1820 June 24.

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Reference
ADM 359/40B/11
Date
1820 June 24
Description

Appendix 2: Copy letter from Charles Duncan of Chatham Yard to Sir Robert Barlow. Has taken soundings of the River Medway between Rochester Bridge and Sheerness and reports on a supposed decrease in water level since 1803 in certain locations and considers possible causes. He recommends the use of a steam mud engine to reduce the mud in various locations.

Enclosure.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM BP/40B
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Access conditions
Open Immediately
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10682092/

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Appendix 2: Copy letter from Charles Duncan of Chatham Yard to Sir Robert Barlow....