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Parsons/Folder 1-3/32
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GB 275 Parsons/Folder 1-3/32
Title
A. L. s., from Holeyn Hall
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- 5 February 1897 (Creation)
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7p paper
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Discusses turbine engines. Plans are in progress for the new works, the Wallsend site is preferred. Regarding the Turbinia, the new set of screws will soon be on and when combined with the larger chimney, he hopes to attain 32 knots. W. H. White is coming to look over the Turbinia. He is also considering asking Professor Weighton to conduct steam and water tests.