Papers relating to the sinking of the SS Republic
MS. Marconi 296
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Papers relating to the sinking of the SS Republic
Shelfmark
MS. Marconi 296
Summary
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.
Date
1909
Language
English
Physical extent
1 folder
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Collection contents
Papers relating to Marconi and the development of wireless telegraphy
Maritime
Other sea disasters and rescues
Papers relating to the sinking of the SS Republic
