Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Made:
1924-1928 in Kingston-Upon-Hull
maker:
Charles D. Holmes & Co.

Triple-Expansion marine steam engine, by Charles D. Holmes & Co., Hull, Yorkshire, England, 1924-1928. This engine was used on the Glen Strathallan.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1970-324
type:
marine steam engine, stationary engine and triple-expansion engine
credit:
Shaftesbury Homes and 'Arethusa' Training Ship

Parts

High Pressure Piston and Rings

High Pressure Piston and Rings

High pressure piston and rings from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 190 mm 330 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt2
type:
piston
Intermediate Piston and Rings

Intermediate Piston and Rings

Intermediate piston and rings from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 160 mm 610 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt3
type:
piston
Low Pressure Piston and Ring

Low Pressure Piston and Ring

Low pressure piston and rings from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 150 mm 1020 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt4
type:
piston
Air Pump Bucket and Nut

Air Pump Bucket and Nut

Air pump bucket and nut from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 160 mm 330 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt5
type:
air pump
Blanking Plates

Blanking Plates

Two blanking plates from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 170 mm 260 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt6
type:
blanking plate
A crate containing 1 metallic packings

A crate containing 1 metallic packings

A crate containing 1 metallic packings, 3 piston nuts, valve piston, flange, bolts, screws and nuts, springs from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 324 mm x 1040 mm x 450 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt7
type:
component
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Piston valve for high pressure cylinder from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Piston valve for high pressure cylinder from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Piston valve for high pressure cylinder from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 170 mm x 500 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt8
type:
piston
Piston valve for intermediate cylinder from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Piston valve for intermediate cylinder from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Piston valve for intermediate cylinder from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 235 mm x 480 mm x 235 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt9
type:
piston
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Slide Valve for High Pressure Cylinder

Slide Valve for High Pressure Cylinder

Slide valve for high pressure cylinder from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 215 mm x 700 mm x 900 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt10
type:
valve
Michell thrust block complete from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Michell thrust block complete from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Michell thrust block complete from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 670 mm x 1452 mm x 640 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt11
type:
block
Image ©
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Spare eccentric strap from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Spare eccentric strap from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Spare eccentric strap from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 92 mm x 735 mm x 740 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt12
type:
strap
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Two sheet-metal guards and 2 handrails

Two sheet-metal guards and 2 handrails

Two sheet-metal guards and 2 handrails from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 482 mm x 1272 mm x 150 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt13
type:
guard and handrail
Two bundles of small bore copper pipework

Two bundles of small bore copper pipework

Two bundles of small bore copper pipework with unions and brass tee from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Materials:
copper (metal)
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt14
type:
pipework
galvanised holding down square shank bolts, nuts and washers

galvanised holding down square shank bolts, nuts and washers

One box of 7/8" galvanised holding down square shank bolts, nuts and washers; -these probably belong to this main object from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Object Number:
1970-324 Pt15
type:
bolts , nuts and washers
One black plastic bag of parts and fittings from the Triple Expansion Engine

One black plastic bag of parts and fittings from the Triple Expansion Engine

One black plastic bag of parts and fittings from the Triple Expansion Engine.

Object Number:
1970-324 Pt16
type:
bag
Condenser from Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Condenser from Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Condenser from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine

Measurements:
overall: 950 mm x 1510 mm x 2220 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt17
type:
condenser
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Air Pump from Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Air Pump from Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Air pump from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Object Number:
1970-324 Pt18
type:
air pump
Image ©
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Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Modern electric motor, Rudicon gearbox, chain drives and belt drives used to drive Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Object Number:
1970-324 Pt19
type:
components
Image ©
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Air Pump Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Air Pump Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Air pump rocker arm (Pt20) with two rocker beams, each with a bronze bearing at each end (Pt20b), from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Object Number:
1970-324 Pt20
type:
air pump
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Control Box from Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine.

Control Box from Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine.

Control box from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 690 mm x 400 mm x 570 mm, 127.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt21
type:
box - container
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Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure cylinder, piston, crosshead and connecting rod (Pt22) with Brass piston slideway slider for lubrication (Pt22a), both from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 960 mm x 530 mm x 1750 mm, 469 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt22
type:
components
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Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure cylinder, piston, crosshead and connecting rod (Pt23) with Brass piston slideway slider for lubrication (Pt23a), both from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 960 mm x 530 mm x 1750 mm, 469 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt23
type:
components
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Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure cylinder, piston, crosshead and connecting rod (Pt24) with Brass piston slideway slider for lubrication (Pt24a), both from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 960 mm x 530 mm x 1750 mm, 469 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt24
type:
components
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High Pressure Valve Gear and Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Valve Gear and Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure valve gear expansion link assembly and both rods from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 820 mm x 1700 mm, 184 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt25
type:
pressure valve gear
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Intermediate Pressure Valve Gear and Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate Pressure Valve Gear and Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure valve gear, expansion link assembly and two rods from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 360 mm x 840 mm x 1640 mm, 184 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt26
type:
pressure valve gear
Image ©
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Low Pressure Valve Gear and Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Valve Gear and Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure valve gear expansion link assembly and both rods from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 360 mm x 840 mm x 1640 mm, 184 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt27
type:
pressure valve gear
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Education Pipe for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Education Pipe for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Education pipe from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 700 mm x 450 mm x 1580 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt28
type:
education pipe
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Metal Walkway for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Metal Walkway for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Metal walkway from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 1100 mm x 2800 mm, 166 kg
Materials:
metal
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt29
type:
walkway
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Metal Stairway for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Metal Stairway for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Metal stairway from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 350 mm x 800 mm x 3160 mm,
Materials:
metal
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt30
type:
stairway
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Cylinder Block for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Cylinder Block for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Cylinder block, with asbestos lagging removed, from triple-expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 1150 mm x 3700 mm x 1320 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt31
type:
block
Image ©
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High Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure support pillar (round) from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 440 mm x 560 mm x 2180 mm, 342 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt32
type:
pillar
Image ©
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Intermediate Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure support pillar (round) from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 550 mm x 470 mm x 2180 mm, 318 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt33
type:
pillar
Image ©
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Low Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure support pillar (round) from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 440 mm x 440 mm x 2170 mm, 226 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt34
type:
pillar
Image ©
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High Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure support pillar, on condenser side (square), from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 900 mm x 640 mm x 2400 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt35
type:
pillar
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Intermediate Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure support pillar, on condenser side (square), from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 1130 mm x 640 mm x 2400 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt36
type:
pillar
Image ©
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Low Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Support Pillar for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure support pillar, on condenser side (square), from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 1130 mm x 640 mm x 2400 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt37
type:
pillar
Image ©
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Bed Plate and Two Rolled Steel Joists for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Bed Plate and Two Rolled Steel Joists for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Bed plate and two RSJs (Rolled Steel Joists) from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Object Number:
1970-324 Pt38
type:
bed plate and joist
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Reversing Engine for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Reversing Engine for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Reversing engine (see note field) from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 500 mm x 730 mm x 2100 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt39
type:
engine
Image ©
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Reversing Beam for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Reversing Beam for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Reversing beam from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 340 mm x 570 mm x 2470 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt40
type:
beam
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Box of Nuts for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Box of Nuts for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Box of nuts for the cylinder/valve covers from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 150 mm x 210 mm x 360 mm, 18.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt41
type:
nuts
Image ©
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Air Pump Slideway for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Air Pump Slideway for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Air pump slideway from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 170 mm x 460 mm, 23.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt42
type:
air pump
Image ©
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High Pressure Slide Oil Tray for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Slide Oil Tray for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure slide oil tray from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 80 mm x 370 mm, 6 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt43
type:
tray
Image ©
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Intermediate Pressure Slide Oil Tray for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate Pressure Slide Oil Tray for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure slide oil tray from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 80 mm x 370 mm, 6 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt44
type:
tray
Image ©
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Low pressure Slide oil tray

Low pressure Slide oil tray

Low pressure Slide oil tray from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Object Number:
1970-324 Pt45
type:
tray
Low Pressure Valve Chest Drain for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Valve Chest Drain for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure Valve chest drain from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 260 mm x 220 mm x 110 mm, 6 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt46
type:
drain
Image ©
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Intermediate Pressure Valve Rod for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate Pressure Valve Rod for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure valve rod from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 140 mm x 270 mm x 1420 mm, 46.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt47
type:
valve rod
Image ©
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Low Pressure Valve Rod for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Valve Rod for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure valve rod from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 300 mm x 140 mm x 1750 mm, 48.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt48
type:
valve rod
Image ©
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High Pressure Valve Rod for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Valve Rod for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure valve rod from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 270 mm x 1600 mm, 62 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt49
type:
valve rod
Image ©
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High Pressure Piston Rod Stuffing Box for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Piston Rod Stuffing Box for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure piston rod stuffing box from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 440 mm x 440 mm, 107 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt50
type:
box - container
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Intermediate Pressure Piston Rod Stuffing Box for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate Pressure Piston Rod Stuffing Box for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure piston rod stuffing box from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 440 mm x 440 mm, 107 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt51
type:
box - container
Image ©
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Low Pressure Piston Rod Stuffing Box for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Piston Rod Stuffing Box for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure piston rod stuffing box from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 440 mm x 440 mm, 107 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt52
type:
box - container
Image ©
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High Pressure Valve Drain Cock for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Valve Drain Cock for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure valve drain cock from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 220 mm x 180 mm x 110 mm, 6.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt53
type:
valve drain cock
Image ©
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High Pressure Valve Rod Stuffing Box Assembly for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Valve Rod Stuffing Box Assembly for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure valve Rod Stuffing box assembly from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 250 mm x 340 mm, 23 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt54
type:
box - container
Intermediate Pressure Valve Rod Stuffing Box Assembly for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate Pressure Valve Rod Stuffing Box Assembly for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure valve rod stuffing box assembly from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm x 250 mm x 350 mm, 22.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt55
type:
box - container
Low Pressure Valve Rod Stuffing Box Assembly for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Valve Rod Stuffing Box Assembly for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure valve rod stuffing box assembly from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 250 mm x 280 mm, 22 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt56
type:
box - container
Reversing Beam Support Bracket for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Reversing Beam Support Bracket for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Reversing beam support bracket from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 450 mm x 6800 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt57
type:
beam
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Nuts and Bolts for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Nuts and Bolts for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Nuts and bolts for securing the pillars to the bed plate and cylinder block from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 230 mm x 700 mm x 840 mm, 116.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt58
type:
bolt
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High Pressure Cylinder Drain Cock for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Cylinder Drain Cock for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure cylinder drain cock from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 200 mm x 110 mm, 4 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt59
type:
drain cock
Image ©
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Brass Screws for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Brass Screws for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Orange tub containing brass screws for securing the brass banding that holds the cladding in place from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 100 mm x 170 mm, 3 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt60
type:
screws
Image ©
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Lagging Sheets and Brass Banding for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Lagging Sheets and Brass Banding for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Lagging sheets and brass banding (see note) from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 1000 mm x 1700 mm, 92 kg
Materials:
brass
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt61
type:
lagging sheet
Crankshaft for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Crankshaft for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Crankshaft from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 1190 mm x 1120 mm x 4210 mm, 4000 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt62
type:
crankshaft
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Low Pressure Cylinder Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Cylinder Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure cylinder cover from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 540 mm x 1220 mm x 1220 mm, 387 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt63
type:
cover - closure
Image ©
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Slide Valve Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Slide Valve Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Slide valve cover from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 380 mm x 380 mm x 1060 mm, 125 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt64
type:
cover - closure
Image ©
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Intermediate Pressure Cylinder Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate Pressure Cylinder Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure cylinder cover from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 480 mm x 820 mm x 820 mm, 190 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt65
type:
cover - closure
Image ©
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Intermediate Pressure Valve Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate Pressure Valve Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure valve cover from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 480 mm x 480 mm, 44.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt66
type:
cover - closure
Image ©
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High Pressure Cylinder Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Cylinder Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure cylinder cover from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 550 mm x 550 mm, 93 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt67
type:
cover - closure
Image ©
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High Pressure Valve Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Valve Cover for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure valve cover from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 400 mm x 400 mm, 32.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt68
type:
cover - closure
Image ©
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Main Steam Inlet Valve for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Main Steam Inlet Valve for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Main steam inlet valve from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 350 mm x 730 mm x 720 mm, 133 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt69
type:
inlet valve
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Studs from Stuffing Boxes for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Studs from Stuffing Boxes for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Yellow tub holding the studs from all three stuffing boxes from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 150 mm x 225 mm, 8 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt70
type:
studs
Image ©
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Lubrication and Drain Pipes for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Lubrication and Drain Pipes for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Palletised box containing small bore lubrication pipes (including the three main lubricators - each with 8 pipes attached and 15 other lubrication and drain pipes of varying diameters) from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine (see notes field).

Measurements:
overall: 800 mm x 2100 mm x 2600 mm, 155.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt71
type:
pipes (conduits)
Image ©
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Barring Gear for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Barring Gear for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Barring gear, consisting three parts, 1) Barring ratchet, 2) Worm Gear & 3) Spindle, all from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 210 mm x 300 mm x 1140 mm, 40.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt72
type:
barring gear
Image ©
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Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Cowling for motor drive (two parts), base plate for motor drive and mesh cowling, from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 600 mm x 3500 mm x 1600 mm, 290 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt73
type:
components
Image ©
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Brass Lubrication Boxes for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Brass Lubrication Boxes for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Six brass lubrication boxes from the baseplate main journals from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 400 mm x 1500 mm, 8 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt74
type:
box - container
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Lubrication Pipes for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Lubrication Pipes for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Six lubrication pipes, two for each piston rod, from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 140 mm x 770 mm x 2140 mm, 5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt75
type:
pipes
Image ©
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Air Pump Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Air Pump Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Air pump auxillary parts, 7 items numbered 76A-76G, from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 360 mm x 1020 mm x 1200 mm, 215 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt76
type:
air pump
Image ©
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Low Pressure Valve Slide for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Valve Slide for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure valve slide from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 340 mm x 180 mm x 270 mm, 30.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt77
type:
valve slide
Image ©
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Intermediate Pressure Valve Slide for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate Pressure Valve Slide for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate pressure valve slide from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 340 mm x 170 mm x 270 mm, 30.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt78
type:
valve slide
Image ©
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High Pressure Valve Slide for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Valve Slide for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure valve slide from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 330 mm x 170 mm x 270 mm, 30.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt79
type:
valve slide
Image ©
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Bypass Cock for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Bypass Cock for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Bypass cock from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 180 mm x 800 mm, 9.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt80
type:
bypass cock
Image ©
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'AUX' Control Rod for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

'AUX' Control Rod for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

'AUX' control rod from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 60 mm x 2000 mm, 8 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt81
type:
control rod
Image ©
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'CONTROL' Rod for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

'CONTROL' Rod for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

'CONTROL' rod from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 85 mm x 2850 mm, 15 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt82
type:
control rod
Image ©
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Handrail for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Handrail for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Handrail from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 260 mm x 3000 mm, 54 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt83
type:
handrail
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Intermediate and Low Pressure Indicator Levers for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate and Low Pressure Indicator Levers for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Intermediate and low pressure indicator levers (2 items) from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 700 mm x 1300 mm, 9 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt84
type:
indicator
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Condenser Drain Pipe for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Condenser Drain Pipe for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Condenser drain pipe from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 250 mm x 240 mm x 1500 mm,
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt85
type:
condenser
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Components for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Selection of four gauges, two vacuum, one compound and one vacuum, mounted on a back plate, from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 500 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm, 16.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt86
type:
components
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Nuts and Screws for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Nuts and Screws for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Four orange tubs containing various nuts and screws relating to the Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 400 mm x 170 mm, 6 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt87
type:
screws and nuts (fasteners)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Low Pressure Relief Valve for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Relief Valve for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure relief valve, No.1, from the Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 180 mm x 170 mm, 4 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt88
type:
relief valve
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Maker's Plate for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Maker's Plate for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Maker's plate (see note field) from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 130 mm x 65 mm, .15 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt89
type:
makers plate
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Emergency Cooling Water Pipe for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Emergency Cooling Water Pipe for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Emergency cooling water pipe, for the main bearings, in two parts, one small feed pipe (Pt90a) and one long pipe (Pt90a), from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 280 mm x 3260 mm, 16 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt90
type:
water pipe
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
High Pressure Inlet Valve Drain Cock for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Inlet Valve Drain Cock for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure inlet valve drain cock No.2, from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 30 mm x 90 mm x 210 mm, .5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt91
type:
inlet valve
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
High Pressure Cylinder Indicator Pipe for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Cylinder Indicator Pipe for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure cylinder indicator pipe from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 40 mm x 260 mm, .5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt92
type:
indicator
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Bypass Valve Flange for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Bypass Valve Flange for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Bypass valve flange from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm x 200 mm x 120 mm, 5.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt93
type:
bypass valve flange
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pair of High Pressure Reversing Arms for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Pair of High Pressure Reversing Arms for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Pair of high pressure reversing arms from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 120 mm x 1130 mm, 31 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt94
type:
reversing arm
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pair of Intermediate Pressure Reversing Arms for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Pair of Intermediate Pressure Reversing Arms for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Pair of intermediate pressure reversing arms from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 120 mm x 1130 mm, 31 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt95
type:
reversing arm
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pair of Low Pressure Reversing Arms for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Pair of Low Pressure Reversing Arms for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Pair of low pressure reversing arms from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 120 mm x 1130 mm, 31 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt96
type:
reversing arm
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Low Pressure Cylinder Drain for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Cylinder Drain for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low pressure cylinder drain from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Object Number:
1970-324 Pt97
type:
cylinder drain
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Component for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Component for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Pipes and support from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 370 mm x 3000 mm, 45 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt98
type:
component
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
High Pressure Valve Drain Cock Lever Assy for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High Pressure Valve Drain Cock Lever Assy for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

High pressure valve drain cock lever assy (5 parts) from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm, 6 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt99
type:
drain cock lever
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Low Pressure Pressure Relief Valve for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Pressure Relief Valve for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

l.p pressure relief valve from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Measurements:
overall: 300 mm x 120 mm x 190 mm, 5.5 kg
Object Number:
1970-324 Pt100
type:
pressure relief valve
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Low Pressure Relief Valve for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

Low Pressure Relief Valve for Triple-Expansion Marine Steam Engine

l.p relief valve no. 3, from Triple-Expansion marine steam engine.

Object Number:
1970-324 Pt102
type:
pressure relief valve
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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