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The inefficiency of single shutter bonnets and a trial for a new design with shutters at each end.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 119\3\  scan0060
Date  30th July 1914
  
Wor {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} /Mcr7/L30714.

RE SHUTTERED BONNETS. X.1085

J. {Mr Johnson W.M.} 30-7-14.
R. {Sir Henry Royce}
E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
Na. {Mr Nadin}

Bonnets having a single shutter on each side were reported on by Mr Hives 11/3/14 and as the tests showed that these were not very efficient Mr Royce suggested on May 3rd that a trial be made with shutters at each end.

A Bonnet so constructed was fitted to chassis 58NA {Mr Nadin} and a second one has recently been made to be tested on a car in Derby. We attach herewith Mr Hives report on same.

p. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}

Attached:- Wor {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} /EH18/L30714.
  
  
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