Papers relating to the sinking of the SS Republic, 1909
File
MS. Marconi 296
Held at the Weston Library
Comprises:
- Marconigrams about value of wireless in saving lives of those on board the Republic.
- Reports by the wireless operators on the Republic. and Baltic. (Binns and Tattersall) about the events surrounding the disaster.
- Menu and programme for dinner in honour of Binns and Tattersall.
- Receipt for watch given to Binns.
- Photograph of Binns receiving the watch from Marconi.
- Photographs of the Republic. one autographed by Binns.
Dates
- Creation: 1909
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Marconi 296
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk