Model of an 'Overlead' cable windlass as fitted R.M.S. 'Amazon'

Made:: 1906-1909 in United Kingdom and London

designer:: William Horatio Harfield

maker:: Science Museum, Workshops

Model of an 'Overlead' cable windlass as fitted R.M.S. 'Amazon'

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Model, scale 1.8, of an 'Overlead' steam cable windlass as fitted to R.M.S. 'Amazon', designed by WH Harfield, by Science Museum Workshops, London, 1906-1909

Part-sectioned model (made in Museum) of 'Overlead' steam, cable windlass. For use with housing, stockless anchors, (1906). Scale 1:8. This model represents a windlass fitted to SS 'Amazon', 1906.

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Category:: Marine Engines

Object Number:: 1909-99

Materials:: steel (metal), white metal (unknown), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and stainless steel

Measurements:: overall: 250 mm x 530 mm x 410 mm,

type:: winches, windlass and capstans

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