Framed photograph of contemporary diagram of the principle of James Rumsey's water-jet steamboat
- Made:
- 1787-1950 in West Virginia
- inventor:
- Rumsey, James
Framed photograph of contemporary diagram, used to illustrate the principle of James Rumsey's water-jet steamboat (1787)
Details
- Category:
- Marine Engines
- Object Number:
- 1950-95
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), glass and paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 210 mm x 280 mm x 12 mm,
- type:
- photograph
- credit:
- Science Museum Photographer
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