Model of stern of vessel fitted with screw propell

Made:
1800-1802
patentee:
Edward Shorter
maker:
Unknown
Model of stern of vessel fitted with screw propell Model of stern of vessel fitted with screw propell Model of stern of vessel fitted with screw propell

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Stern model, scale 1:16, of Edward Shorter's patented (No. 2371, 1800) perpetual sculling machine, or screw propeller, by Edward Shorter, Newington, Surrey, 1800-1802, and framed certificate, by William Newman, Bishopsgate, London, 1800-1802

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1861-55
type:
model
credit:
Jackson and Watkins

Parts

Stern model, scale 1:16, of Edward Shorter's patented (No. 2371, 1800) perpetual sculling machine, or screw propeller, by Edward Shorter, Newington, Surrey, 1800-1802

Model of stern of vessel fitted with screw propeller

Stern model, scale 1:16, of Edward Shorter's patented (No. 2371, 1800) perpetual sculling machine, or screw propeller, by Edward Shorter, Newington, Surrey, 1800-1802

Measurements:
overall: 300 mm x 700 mm x 350 mm, 7.865kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , wood (unidentified) , cotton (textile) and paint
Object Number:
1861-55/1
type:
model - representation
Certificates from Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton, and the Captains of His Majesty's ships Dragon, Superb etc. 1802. [1 sheet. Printed testimonials to the performance of Mr. Shorter's propeller as fitted to ship Doncaster. Refer to Edward Shorter's patent no. 2371 of 1800 Feb. 1 for a 'Machine for working and causing the progressive motion of ships and vessels, without sails or oars'. Printed by Wm. Newman, Widegate St, Bishopsgate. Copy, 'photo-lithog. by Maclure & Macdonald']

Printed Certificates

Certificates from Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton, and the Captains of His Majesty's ships Dragon, Superb etc. 1802. [1 sheet. Printed testimonials to the performance of Mr. Shorter's propeller as fitted to ship Doncaster. Refer to Edward Shorter's patent no. 2371 of 1800 Feb. 1 for a 'Machine for working and causing the progressive motion of ships and vessels, without sails or oars'. Printed by Wm. Newman, Widegate St, Bishopsgate. Copy, 'photo-lithog. by Maclure & Macdonald']

Measurements:
overall: 380 mm x 240 mm
Object Number:
1861-55/2
type:
certificates