Model of W. Poole's paddle wheel with feathering floats

Made:: 1850-1891 in United Kingdom

patentee:: William Poole

Model of a Pool's feathering paddle wheel with floats secured to horizontal shafts as patented in 1829 by William Pool of Lincoln, and fitted to numerous paddle steamers by Seaward and Capel, on a frame supported by four pillars on a base all of mahogany (see note).

Details

Category:: Marine Engines

Object Number:: 1891-130

Materials:: mahogany (wood), steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), paint and complete

Measurements:: overall: 290 mm x 310 mm x 225 mm,

type:: model - representation and paddle steamer

credit:: Bullivant and Co.

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