Model Seaward's paddle wheel with feathering floats

Made:: 1850-1891 in England

Model of a feathering paddle wheel (c.1834) as adopted by John Seaward, after a similar arrangement invented by Francoise Cave of Paris and in use on French steamers, unsigned, England, 1850-1891

Details

Category:: Marine Engines

Object Number:: 1891-126

Materials:: wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), paint and complete

Measurements:: overall: 265 mm, 420 mm,

type:: model - representation and paddle steamer

credit:: Bullivant and Co.

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