Isambard Kingdom Brunel1831
Brunel is appointed engineer to Bristol Docks and begins improving the harbour's engineering works.
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Brunel is appointed engineer to Bristol Docks and begins improving the harbour's engineering works.
Brunel designs a deep scouring sluice to draw accumulated silt from the harbour into the tidal River Avon.
Brunel designs three shallow sluices to regulate the water level within Bristol's Floating Harbour.
Brunel investigates the severe accumulation of mud and silt affecting shipping in Bristol's Floating Harbour.
Brunel recommends a dredging drag boat to scrape mud from the quay walls toward the harbour's scouring sluice.
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