Wood model

Made:
1843 in Bristol
Close up detail of makers label on reverse side of one blade of Model, screw propeller of S.S. "Great Britain". General view Model, screw propeller of S.S. "Great Britain". General view

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Close up detail of makers label on reverse side of one blade of
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Model, screw propeller of S.S. "Great Britain". General view
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model, screw propeller of S.S. "Great Britain". General view
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wood model, scale 1:60, of the six-bladed screw propeller of the S.S. 'Great Britain' (1843), by William Lowe, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, 1843

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1872-84
Materials:
box (wood) and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 80 mm x 65 mm, 0.01 kg
type:
model - representation
credit:
Bennet Woodcroft Bequest