Inventor Name
Sumrall, T.S.
Repository
The Filson Historical Society
1310 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40208
502-635-5083
http://www.filsonhistorical.org/manuscripts.html
Physical Description
9.33 cubic feet
Summary
Papers include one letter dated January 5, 1847 from Sumrall to Bodely describing an intention to prevent ships from sinking and to raise sunken ships. The invention involved the use of large inflatable bags. Sumrall requested that Bodely recommend the invention to the War Department.