Self-Pitching Three-Bladed Propeller, First Successful Development
- Made:
- 1978-1979 in Petworth, Gosport and South Kensington
- patentee:
- John R. Coxon John R. Coxon
Self pitching three bladed propeller, first successful development, designed and patented by John R. Coxon, Petworth, West Sussex, England, 1977 and made by Woodcoxon Engineering Limited, Petworth, West Sussex, England, 1978-1979, tested and certified by Admiralty Marine Technology Establishment, Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire, England, 1978-1979. On teak display stand by Science Museum Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, 2000-2001.
Details
- Category:
- Marine Engines
- Object Number:
- 2014-361
- Materials:
- bronze (copper, tin alloy), teak (wood) and stainless steel (marine grade 316)
- Measurements:
-
overall (est.): 260 mm x 250 mm x 200 mm,
- type:
- propeller
- copyright:
- Coxon, Christopher John
- credit:
- J R Coxon
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