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Rotherhithe Shaft Sinking Method Applied

France · Science / Engineering. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1825Date range
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Chronological records

1825

Marc Isambard Brunel1825

Rotherhithe · Science / Civil Engineering

A large brick shaft is constructed and sunk under its own weight to create the working access for the Thames Tunnel.

Names involved

Marc Isambard Brunel

Provenance

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