Model of Seaward's paddle wheel with feathering floats

Model of a feathering paddle wheel adopted by Seaward and Capel (1850), with feathering rods moved by a ring turning on a disc, adjustable by means of a screw, unsigned, England, 1850-1891

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1891-125
Materials:
mahogany (wood), steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), paint and complete
Measurements:
overall: 290 mm, 455 mm,
type:
model - representation and paddle steamer
credit:
Bullivant and Co.