Replica of the Parsons experimental "Turbinia" model

Made:
1894-1910 in London
maker:
Science Museum, Workshops
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Replica of the Parsons experimental "Turbinia" model Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine

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Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Replica of a six-foot experimental model for testing turbine machinery in the TY Turbinia (1894), with winding rubber shaft to drive propeller, original designed by Charles A. Parsons, by Science Museum Workshops, London

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1947-20
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), wood (unidentified), rubber (unidentified), stainless steel and canvas
Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 2000 mm x 150 mm,
type:
model - representation and watercraft

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