May 22, 2008 - Sale 2147

Sale 2147 - Lot 367A

Unsold
Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900
(UNITED STATES LINES.) "Leviathan." Extensive typed, carbon script, and manuscript document related to the reconditioning of the ship for the resumption of regular passenger service. With complete details of wage scales for everyone involved, and minutes of the "Committee of General Specifications" and the "Committee on Fuel Oil Specifications." 238 pages, on 4to sheets; contained in a 7-ring binder. 1919-21

Additional Details

Appears to be the official company record of meetings in which the reconditioning of the ship was discussed and decisions made as to the requirements. There are full reports on tests conducted at the company's behest as well as complete details on relative costs involved.