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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Engine capacity, bore, and stroke for the 'Seagull' P1 Prototype engine.

Identifier  Morton\M22\  img235
Date  9th December 1922
  
To EFC. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}

ENGINE BORE & STROKE SEAGULL
4¼ x 5½
E6/M9.12.22.

X.3548 - RE "SEAGULL" - P1 PROTOTYPE

In reply to your query regarding the capacity of the "Seagull" engine, this is for all practical purposes the same as the present 40/50, its bore being 4¼ and its stroke 5½. We have no information yet as regards the ratio of the starter gearing, but will write to you later on regarding this point.

E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
  
  


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