Collection

Wood model

Made:
1843-1929 in France
Wood model, scale 1:10, of a three bladed propellor Model of sixth experimental screw propeller of "Le Napoleon"
Wood model, scale 1:10, of a three bladed propellor Model of sixth experimental screw propeller of "Le Napoleon"

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Wood model, scale 1:10, of a three bladed propellor
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model of sixth experimental screw propeller of "Le Napoleon"
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wood model, scale 1:10, of a three bladed propellor, sixth in a series of experimental propellors made for the French steamer ' Le Napoleon' (1843).

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1929-418
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 220 mm x 220 mm x 105 mm, .175kg
type:
model - representation and propeller
credit:
Normand, P.A.

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