The original varying-pitch screw-propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's patent

The original varying-pitch screw-propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's patent.

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1858-22
type:
propeller
credit:
Board of Admiralty

Parts

Pallet 1 of 3. Original varying pitch propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's Patent

Pallet 1 of 3. Original varying pitch propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's Patent

Pallet 1 of 3. Original varying pitch propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's Patent.

Measurements:
overall: 240 mm x 1020 mm x 600 mm,
Object Number:
1858-22/1
type:
propeller
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pallet 2 of 3. Original varying pitch propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's Patent

Pallet 2 of 3. Original varying pitch propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's Patent

Pallet 2 of 3. Original varying pitch propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's Patent.

Measurements:
box: 230 mm x 420 mm x 300 mm,
hub: 180 mm x 580 mm x 580 mm,
shaft: 1330 mm x 150 mm x 150 mm,
Object Number:
1858-22/2
type:
propeller
Pallet 3 of 3. Original varying pitch propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's Patent

Pallet 3 of 3. Original varying pitch propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's Patent

Pallet 3 of 3. Original varying pitch propeller. Full size in gunmetal. Woodcroft's Patent.

Measurements:
overall: 560 mm x 1200 mm x 850 mm,
Object Number:
1858-22/3
type:
propeller

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