Kingston, John 1786 - 1847

industry:
Engineer
Nationality:
English; British

Invented the Kingston valve used in ships and submarines. 1837 - awarded a medal by the Society of Arts for the Kingston valve.

Related Objects

Sectional model, scale 1:4, of an early John Kingston-type valve, 4.5 in. diameter, for marine propulsion, c.1837, on wood base, by Science Museum Workshops, London, England, 1902-1903

Model of early John Kingston valve
Sectioned model, scale 1:4, of a 8.5 inch John Kingston valve, displayed on the plating of a vessel, on wood stand, by the Science Museum Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, from drawings supplied by the Board of Admiralty, London, England, 1902-1903

Model of a John Kingston valve, made from drawings supplied by the Board of Admiralty