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
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LicenseModel (scale 1.8) of an "Overlead" cable windlass as fitted R.M.S. "Amazon". From a colour transparency in the Science
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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.
Details
- Category:
- Marine Engines
- Object Number:
- 1909-99
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), stainless steel, steel (metal) and white metal (unknown)
- type:
- windlass
- taxonomy:
-
- furnishing and equipment
- vehicle - transportation
- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- construction equipment
- hoisting machinery
- hoist
