May 22, 2008 - Sale 2147

Sale 2147 - Lot 182

Unsold
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
(GIBBS BROTHERS, INC.) Specifications for the Reconditioning of the S/Ss Monticello and Mount Vernon with Geared Turbines and Water Tube Boilers. Approximately 580 mimeographed pages. Thick small 4to, original wrappers. New York, May 1928

Additional Details

The Gibbs Corp. is responsible for the development of all the specifications involved in the reconditioning of the engines and turbines on the two vessels. The lot is accompanied by specifications drawn up by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. which was charged with "alterations to convert the vessel for cabin and tourist, passenger and cargo service." Their report also bulks to hundred of pages.