Original Maudslay oscillating marine paddle engine used on paddle ships and thames speed boats

Made:: 1827 in Lambeth

patentee:: Joseph Maudslay

maker:: Maudslay, Sons and Field Limited

Original Maudslay oscillating marine paddle engine used on paddle ships and thames speed boats

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Original Maudslay oscillating marine paddle engine used on paddle ships and thames speed boats, patented by Joseph Maudslay (c.1827), and constructed by Maudslay Sons and Field Limited, on metal base.

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Category:: Marine Engines

Object Number:: 1857-76

Materials:: cast iron, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal) and copper (alloy)

Measurements:: overall: 880 mm x 1000 mm x 510 mm,

type:: engine -power producing equipment

credit:: Joseph Maudslay

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