Tide gauge, used by Brunel

Made:
Royal Albert Bridge

Tide gauge, used by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, made to his own specification by the predecessor of Negretti & Zambra, Regent St., used during launch of "Great Eastern" and probably during the building of Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash.

Details

Category:
Railway Shipping
Object Number:
1986-7278
type:
tide gauge
credit:
British Rail, Clapham

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