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).
Letter from the British Power Boat Company discussing gun specifications and arranging a demonstration.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\3\ img301 | |
| Date | 24th January 1941 | |
| Handwritten note: RH{R. Hollingworth}/HC. Remind me to let him know Handwritten note: Trial probably 10 days DESIGNERS & BUILDERS OF THE WORLD'S FINEST CRAFT FOR SERVICE & PLEASURE CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY WAR OFFICE AND AIR MINISTRY The British POWER BOAT Co Ltd RACING SUCCESSES INCLUDE THE CHAMPIONSHIPS OF THE WORLD AMERICA, EUROPE, ITALY & GERMANY DESIGNERS & BUILDERS OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS RACING CRAFT INCLUDING MISS BRITAIN I. II. & III ALSO MISS ENGLAND I HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON ENGLAND TELEGRAMS: POWER, HYTHE, HANTS TELEPHONE: HYTHE, HANTS, 201 (10 Lines) When replying, kindly quote references. GSS/PG. 502. 24th January 1941. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sir, For the attention of Mr Robotham. Further to my letter of the 13th January, may I explain that the present gun available fires only 120 rounds per minute but no doubt if you could produce a gun which fires 150 rounds per minute as suggested by you in your letter, this would be satisfactory. I note you are suggesting demonstrations with your gun on a power driven mounting, and if you will state a date convenient to ourselves I would like to be present. Yours faithfully, For THE BRITISH POWER BOAT CO. LTD. G.S.Selman. Naval Architect. | ||