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RMS Olympic - Harland & Wolff document relating to the brazing of turbine blades and the chipping and dressing of propeller blades, dated 6 February 1913. Date: 1913
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Archive Blades Chipping Correspondence Document Dressers Dressing Fitters Harland Maintenance Meeting Olympic Olympics Propeller Rare Record Relating Turbine Typed Typewritten Wolff
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This fascinating document dates back to 6 February 1913, from the archives of Harland & Wolff, the renowned shipbuilding company responsible for constructing the iconic RMS Olympic. The document provides an intriguing insight into the meticulous maintenance procedures carried out on the ship's turbine and propeller blades. The typed correspondence, likely penned for internal use, details a meeting between fitters and dressers regarding the brazing of turbine blades and the chipping and dressing of propeller blades on the Olympic. The importance of these procedures is evident, as they ensured the optimal performance and longevity of the vessel's power source and propulsion systems. The document's contents reveal that the brazing process involved melting a filler metal between two metal components to form a strong joint, while the chipping and dressing of the propeller blades were necessary to maintain their shape and efficiency. The document's existence is a testament to the rigorous maintenance practices employed by Harland & Wolff to ensure the Olympic, and by extension, its passengers, were in the best possible condition during their transatlantic voyages. This rare and valuable document offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of Harland & Wolff during the 1910s, an era of significant advancements in maritime transportation. The meticulous attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence are evident in this fascinating record of a pivotal moment in the history of the RMS Olympic.
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