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Outlines the improvements he hopes to have made by 4 December.

The weather has been hampering the progress of 'the boat'. The Metropolitan Co. has put in a large order for turbos.

No work can be done on the Turbinia as there is a hard frost. In order to keep up with demand for turbos, he hopes either to get a Leeds firm to manufacture them, or to try and purchase Palmer's Ordnance Works at Jarrow.

They have had an order for two 1000 horse power turbos to power the City of London Co. The Turbinia has had trouble with burnt bars, so they will try different coal. There is a suspected vacuum behind the blades.

He has just had a meeting with Simpson and Swinton at which they reviewed the Turbinia's progress, agreeing to try for higher speeds. First though, they will repaint and varnish, the stern will be lightened by replacing the shaft and brackets, which will in turn reduce friction. There is still a problem with the fire bars burning, but he is confident this can be remedied by letting in air on all four sides of the grate.

Reports on the many observations made on a recent run.

Hopes to get some more measurement of 'speed, water and coal'.

The Cobra has had a semi official trial with men from the Admiralty and Armstrong's officials present. A speed of 34.89 knots over 6 runs was achieved. All were pleased, 'I suppose she is therefore as good as sold to the Admiralty'. The Viper looks set to achieve a mean speed of 36 knots at her trials, while Turbinia 'has got the Grand Prix'.

Parsons is concerned to ascertain how much help a Mr Peak has had from Professor Ewing, in formulating, and conducting various impressive experiments.

Reports on a preliminary run of the Turbinia to Tynemouth and back. The journey was smooth and they reached 18-20 knots, however problems were caused by lack of draught which they will rectify.