Model of John Rapson's slide steering gear
- Made:
- 1890-1908 in London and South Kensington
- maker:
- Science Museum, Workshops
Working model, scale 1:12, of John Rapson's patented slide steering gear (c.1839), displayed on a structural model of a 'Formidable' class battleship, by Science Museum Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, 1890-1908
Details
- Category:
- Marine Engines
- Object Number:
- 1908-1
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 650 mm x 1020 mm x 850 mm,
- type:
- model - representation and rudder
