Concerns the development and testing of steam powered turbines, the Turbinia and other vessels.
Letters from Sir Charles Parsons to his brother, Laurence Parsons, Earl of Rosse
This material is held atSt John's College Library Special Collections, University of Cambridge
- Reference
- GB 275 Parsons/Folder 1-3
- Dates of Creation
- 1890–1936
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 47 letters paper
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Admitted pensioner at St John's 1873; B.A. 1877; M.A. 1894; K.C.B. 1911; J.P. for Northumberland; High Sheriff 1910; President of the British Association 1919; F.R.S. 1898; Designed and built The Turbinia , the first turbine driven vessel, 1894. It is through his work that the turbine became the prime mover for the generation of electricity in the largest power stations and for the propulsion of the largest and fastest vessels.
Acquisition Information
Presented by the Hon. G. L. Parsons, 1936.
Note
Admitted pensioner at St John's 1873; B.A. 1877; M.A. 1894; K.C.B. 1911; J.P. for Northumberland; High Sheriff 1910; President of the British Association 1919; F.R.S. 1898; Designed and built The Turbinia , the first turbine driven vessel, 1894. It is through his work that the turbine became the prime mover for the generation of electricity in the largest power stations and for the propulsion of the largest and fastest vessels.
Additional Information
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