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Sir JB Martin. Copy letter from William Morgan of York Terrace, in which he contributes...

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/51A/236

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This record is about the Sir JB Martin. Copy letter from William Morgan of York Terrace, in which he contributes... dating from 1831 Feb 15.

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Reference
ADM 359/51A/236
Date
1831 Feb 15
Description

Sir JB Martin. Copy letter from William Morgan of York Terrace, in which he contributes information previously omitted, concerning the superiority of his engines due to their reduced size and lower consumption. Vessels fitted with his engines would run others out of sight.

Enclosure.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM BP/51A
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/C10687331/

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Sir JB Martin. Copy letter from William Morgan of York Terrace, in which he contributes...