Scotch boiler and portable fittings

Scotch boiler and portable fittings

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1981-1587
type:
boiler
credit:
Liguria Maritime Ltd.

Parts

Main Unit of Scotch Boiler

Main Unit of Scotch Boiler

Scotch main boiler unit

Measurements:
overall (estimate): 3340 mm x 3100 mm x 6550 mm,
Object Number:
1981-1587 Pt1
type:
main unit
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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