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).
Investigation into the cause of 'sea-sickness' in covered cars, identifying exhaust fumes as the culprit.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\3\ scan0134 | |
Date | 15th November 1921 | |
c. to [REDACTED] c. to [REDACTED] c. to [REDACTED] c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} [STAMP: RECEIVED] [STAMP: SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} - SICKNESS] [STAMP: X3908] [HANDWRITTEN: X3908] LES/S/315.11.21. From investigations made by Mr. and R.C. we have come to the conclusion that in some instances the so-called "sea-sickness" in Rolls-Royce Covered Cars is [handwritten addition: is] caused by the entrance of exhaust gases and oil fumes into the body of car; the bouncing and swaying of the car being the apparent cause, only. The suction effect of division window and roof ventilator may account for this as well as the bellows action of certain cushions with holes in underside and in seatboards. Before condemning the road springs on a car in which "sea-sickness" is experienced we should suggest that it is made certain that floorboards and seatboards are airtight. For this purpose sheet rubber, oil-cloth or other suitable materials may be fitted over holes and cracks in floors and seatboards. Will you please note and take necessary action in cases of complaints, where we think this to be the likely cause of the trouble. L.H.S.{Lord Herbert Scott - Chair} | ||