Model of Samuel Baxter's vertical anchor cable windlass

PART OF:
Model and drawing of Samuel Baxter's vertical anchor cable windlass
Made:
1882-1898 in United Kingdom
maker:
Unknown

Model, scale 1:12, of a vertical windlass for anchor cables, used to prevent stress on cables, patented by Samuel Baxter, on wood base, unsigned, British, 1882-1898. The windlass is shown with a twin cylinder steam engine, cables, stockless anchors and hawsepipes.

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1898-49/2
Materials:
wood (unidentified), ivory and white metal (unknown)
Measurements:
through glass: 120 mm x 820 mm x 220 mm, 7.76kg
type:
model - representation and windlass
credit:
A W Baxter

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