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).
Proprietary engines in lorries and potential post-war use in boats.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\2\ scan0252 | |
| Date | 26th September 1939 | |
| -2- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}6/MH.{M. Huckerby}26.9.39. Lorries. Both E.R.F. and Foden of Sandbach, Cheshire are proprietary engines. Post-War uses. Worth thought these very limited. As regards boats the insurance is far less for a two engined boat. The number of pleasure boats using 300 H.P. is very small. Most owners prefer Diesel engines because of fire risk. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gryl | ||