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Copy letter from Joseph Glynn commenting on the conditions of engines and boilers...

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/51A/254

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This record is about the Copy letter from Joseph Glynn commenting on the conditions of engines and boilers... dating from 1831 Feb 22.

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Reference
ADM 359/51A/254
Date
1831 Feb 22
Description

Copy letter from Joseph Glynn commenting on the conditions of engines and boilers in ships at Woolwich. The machinery is generally well made but has suffered corrosion and other adverse effects. The bedding of boilers and the quality of engineers currently in service are discussed. Reference is made to interference on the part of sea Officers and the lack of status of engineers. Propose the establishment of a corps of Marine Engineers.

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/C10687349/

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Copy letter from Joseph Glynn commenting on the conditions of engines and boilers...