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The Royal Engineers Journal -··1*·-C----·I-3·--·-----·-·--CIIIIII1 VOL. LXVIII. No. 2 JUNE, 1954 THE ROYAL ENGINEERS JOURNAL CONTENTS Unveiling of Plaque at Fort Henry, Kingston, Canada. 107 The Engineer Task in FutureWars . Major-General G. N. Tuck 108 Speed and Surprise in an Atomic War . Major M. L. Crosthwait 124 River Battles. 1939-45 . Colonel T. 1.Uoyd 129 Exercise "Water-Rat" . Lieut.-Colonel R. L Clutterbuck 138 The Causeway Story . Brigadier L. R. E. Fayle 149 B.R. or B.M. " Monstroviam" 167 Past and Present at the School of Military Engineering, Chatham Colonel J. M. Lambert 174 Jordan Holiday . "Battledress" 183 Temporary Repair of the Liberty Ship, S.S. Sam Clyde Lieut.-Colonel E. G. H. Jeffery 193 Book Reviews, Technical Notes . 195 PITLIJrI.HiD----- ·I- OUARTRLY---i ·----------- BY ---THRI INSTITUTION--------------I -- iROVA. ?.aW.I!.RI I--- CHAT 1669 INSTITUTION OF RE OFFICE COPY AGEN DO NOT REMOVE AM IN .01 rr- ....... ---- CEMENTATION: for sealing water leakages, arresting settlement of structures, remedying deterioration 'i of concrete or masonry works. G U N I T E : for reconditioning defective concrete struc- i | tures, encasing structural steelwork, lining tunnels, water reservoirs and other works. F 0 U N D A T I O N S: underpinning of damaged i property presents little difficulty if FR A NVCOIS BORED PILES are used. COMPANY LIMITED 't BENTLEY WORKS, DONCASTER ,( Tel. DON 54177-9 i D_____ ' T e PoEn: ;4e is 3 3 3\\ ,^ , ,:i. .s : . ADVERTISEMENTS i Building for the Industries of the World Swansea Usk Pipeline Contract. 331 miles constructed in 6 sections of 28"-27"-26" & 20w pipes. Approximately one-third of the distance is in terrain similar to that pictured above. Other sections include nine under water and eight above water crossings with spans up to 150 ft. Constructed for the Swansea Corporation Water Department. Consulting Engineers: Binnie, Deacon &Gourley. RICHARD COSTAIN BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS LIMITED DOLPHIN SQUARE, LONDON, S.W.1 VICTORIA 6624 Branches: MIDDLE EAST * RHODESIA AND NIGERIA 5 a ii ADVERTISEMENTS ii ADVERTISEMENTS I B L ~-~ RUBEROID SPECIFICATIONS for all waterproofing purposes * RUBEROID two-layer built-up system of roofing for renewing close boarded roofs, previously tiled or slated. * RUBEROID two- or three-layer built-up system for flat or pitched, concrete or boarded roofs. * RUBEROID Steel Roof Deck for all types of roofs, flat or pitched. ·> RUBEROID Bridge Insulation specification. * RUBEROID Tanking specification. *' RUBEROID buried external hot water main specification. * RUBEROID Crecel Jointing and Sealing Compound for concrete roads, runways, hardstandings, etc. * RUBEROID road emulsions for road and runway dressings. * RUBEROID Plastic Compounds for the protection of metal and concrete. > RUBERINE Bituminous Paint for the protection of all types of metal structures. For Roofing Compositions in Liquid and Plastic Form, quote Ministry of Supply Contract No. 6/stores/29309/CB 43 D. Manufacturers of P.B.S. (Prefabricated Bitumen Sheeting) THE RUBEROID COMPANY LTD. 177 COMMONWEALTH HOUSE, 1-19 NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON, W.C.I -- M- ADVERTISEMENTS iii ADVERTISEMENTS III Designed by the Chief Architect's Division, Ministry of Works. PLUTONIUM PLANT AT WINDSCALE, SELLAFIELD, CUMBERLAND The work included :-The Plutonium Separation Group, Ancillary Buildings, Prestressed Concrete Tanks, Effluent Outfall and underwater clearance, Roads, Railways, Main Drainage and Concrete Pipe Bridges. DIFFUSION PLANT AT CAPENHURST The work under construction includes two main process buildings, covering many acres, Ancillary Buildings, Roads, Railways, Main Drainage. THE MAIN CONTRACTORS FOR THE TWO ATOMIC PLANTS AT WINDSCALE AND CAPENHURST TROLLOPE & COLLS ESTABLISHED 1778 m - 1- 0 m iv ADVERTISEMENTS lv ADVERTISEMENTS VIKING JOHNSON FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS for plain ended pipes, 6° of flexi- bility on sizes up to 24 in. dia- meter. Fitted by unskilled labour. When laid, competitive in price with lead and yarn joints. VICTAULIC FLEXIBLE JOINTS for Service pipelines are ideal for emergency purposes. The stan- dard bolted joint can be fitted by unskilled labour in under two minutes per joint. - -. THE VICTAULIC TOGGLE JOINT /^-^^^ 'f'^1^ without nuts and bolts, is easily fastened mechanically, in a few seconds. The War Office, India Stores Department and High Commissioner for Pakistan have standardized Victaulic Joints for mobiliza- tion work. Copy of our Victaulic Catalogue will I',, be sent on request. L--. -------- -- I -I - THE VICTAULIC COMPANY LIMITED Manufacturers of Victaulic Joints and Viking Johnson Coupling, Registered Trade Marks 'VICTAULIC ' and ' VIKING '. Brook House, Park Lane, W.I ADVERTISEMENTS v ADVERTISEMENTS V SIR ROBERT McALPINE & SONS CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING CONTRACTORS CIVIL ENGINEERS LEAVING THE FORCES ARE INVITED TO COMMUNICATE WITH SIR ROBERT McALPINE & SONS. SINCE THIS FAMILY BUSINESS WAS FOUNDED 80 YEARS AGO IT HAS EXPANDED SO THAT NOW ITS ACTIVITIES EMBRACE ALMOST EVERY FORM OF CIVIL ENGINEER- ING AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. THE PARTNERS FOLLOW THE GENERAL PRINCIPLE OF FILLING SENIOR VACANCIES BY PROMOTION RATHER THAN BY RE- CRUITMENT FROM OUTSIDE, AND THERE IS THEREFORE SPECIAL SCOPE FOR ADVANCEMENT. 80 PARK LANE, LONDON, W.I AREA OFFICES IN SOUTH WALES, MIDLANDS, TYNESIDE, SCOTLAND ALSO IN CANADA 0 vi ADVERTISEMENTS VI ADVERTISEMENTS FUGGLESTONE CAMP, nr. SALISBURY Dining Hall HOWARI) FARRIIW LO NDON & BRISTOL BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS ADVERTISEMENTS vii ,ADVRSEMN S i~ 8T~11~~1~411h~ This mobile cement spreader is used for laying a carpet of cement over any area of ground prepared for stabilization. It is mounted on low-pressure tyres and is designed to be towed at speeds up to 20 m.p.h. behind the tipper lorry which feeds it. The spreader will lay a carpet of cement 6 ft. in width, the depth being controlled by adjustable screeds. Robustly constructed to withstand the toughest treatment, it will give long efficient service with a mini- mum of maintenance. ROCHESTER * KENT L LMIetEIMI TED IIIIII -- a viii ADVERTISEMENTS vi" ADVERTISEMENTS J. M. HILL&SONS LTD. ( a^tractaoti t Weislay -- P HEATHER PARK DRIVE NORTH CIRCULAR RD. WEMBLEY, MIDDLESEX WEM 7781 I- The biggest returnfor the smallest outlay Every Officer needs investment for himself, and protection for his dependants- but he wants "the biggest return for the smallest outlay." We can supply, not only "Tailor made" schemes to meet your particular requirements-Education, House Purchase, Family Income and even a better return on existing policies, all not only at probably lower basic cost than ob- tainable elsewhere, but on terms especially advantageous to you. We are now offering to members of the Forces, for a limited time, the following concessions on all new policies. * An initial refund of 10s. per cent of the basic sum assured on the first year's premium, of all ordinary life and endowment policies. * 5 per cent (ls. in the £) discount off all their motor-car, kit and other insurance premiums. This means getting all your policies at minimum cost. Write to-day, without obligation, stating your date of birth and requirements to :- D. J. FERGUSON & CO. THE 'FORCES' INSURANCE BROKERS C.I. DEPT. 'SILVER BIRCHES' tile Avenue, CAMBERLEY, SURREY Telephone: Camberley 1222 ADVERTISEMENTS ix ADVERTISEMENTS ix '51 Consulting Engineers: L. G. Mouchel & Partners Architects: N. Cooke & Partners. Extensive Piling at Neath, Glamorgan, Foundations to a Factory for The Metal Box Company Ltd HIGGS AND ILL LIMITED LONDON LEEDS COVENTRY JAMAICA, B.W. I. II -- x ADVERTISEMENTS ?Ae· zeCieter C-i^Xitm A. M. CARMICHAEL LTD - -- -- - -- - - - - - - 9 AINSLIE PLACE - EDINBURGH FOR ALL CLASSES OF HEAVY CIVIL ENGINEERING Telephone: Telegrams: Edinburgh 30277 ' Carmichael 30277 (3 lines) Edinburgh " ADVERTISEMENTS xi A 1 By Appointment PRINTING Makers of Weatherproof Clothing tto the Late King George VI Mackays of Chatham, the printers of this journal, are pleased to receive your orders or inquiriesfor printingof any kind. BOOKBINDING The binding department carry out work for the leading London 9 publishers, and are equipped for all kinds of bookbinding. BLOCKMAKING In the process engraving depart- Tailors to H.M. Fcrces ;nent, line and half tone blocks This officer's uniform is made by Bi irberrys, tailors to all branches of H.M. Fcorces for 50 years. Superbly cut and tailoreed to in- are made for all kinds of jobs. dividual measurements, fit and sat isfaction are guaranteed. Write for Burberrys' catalogue of g;arments, travel and sports accessories; anei for de- tails of goods on approval W. & J. MACKAY & CO. LTD. BURBERR YS FAIR ROW, CHATHAM, KENT HAYMARKET - LONDON .LIITED Chatham Telephone: WHltehall 3343 BURBERRYSS LIMITED Chatham 1£45 xii A\DVERTISEMVENTS xii AVERTIEMENT For EASE of Control- plus SPEED sturdily constructed and the generous power of its diesel &RELIABIUTY engine ensures long term reliable service. High speed and ease of The "BK-Fifty" is com- control give the "BK-Fifty" pletely versatile too, having Half Yard Excavator a per- seven easily interchange- formance which is unsur- able attachments - face passed by any excavator shovel, drag shovel, skim- of equal capacity- its out- mer, drag line, lifting crane, put per working day has grabbing crane or pile- frequently exceeded that of driver. Write today for larger machines. It is Catalogue No. 104/2. BY,; 1 HALF YARD EXCAVATOR y BLAW KNOX LIMITED 90/94 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, S.W.3. [,i > Tel: KENsington 5151. Grams: BLAWNOX, SOUTHKENS, LONDON. Cables: BLAWNOX, LONDON. < I THE ROYAL ENGINEERS JOURNAL Authors alone are responsiblefor the statements made and the opinions expressed in their papers. VOL. LXVIII CONTENTS JUNE, 1954 PAGE I. UNVEILING OF PLAQUE AT FORT HENRY, KINGSTON, CANADA (With Photographs) 107 2. TIIE ENGINEER TASK IN FUTURE WARS. BY MAJOR-GENERAL G. N. TUCK, C.B., O.B.E. 108 3. SPEED AND SURPRISE IN AN ATOMIC WVAR. BY MAJOR NM. L. CROSTHWAIT, M.B.E., R.E. 124 4. RIVER BATTLES, 1939-45. BY COLONEL '. I. LLOYD, D.S.O., M.C. 129 5. EXERCISE "WATER-RAT." BY LIEUr.-COLONEL R.
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