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).
Delayed shipment of six sets of 40/50 HP Hypoid Gears arriving on the 'AMERICAN MERCHANT'.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\5\ scan0174 | |
| Date | 18th January 1929 | |
| X2066 Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to HY.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} ROY{Sir Henry Royce}2/MG18.1.29 ---------- The six sets of 40/50 HP. Hypoid Gears are on the "AMERICAN MERCHANT" due in London this week-end. We understand the cargo cannot be discharged until Monday, but we have asked the Shippers to make special arrangements to expedite clearance, so that it is just possible the Gears may be got away Tuesday or Wednesday next week. We have asked the Shippers to keep closely in touch with us on the matter and telegraph immediately they have more definite news. It is always possible the boat may be delayed in the extremely rough weather now prevalent. ROY{Sir Henry Royce} | ||