Model of an 'Overlead' cable windlass as fitted R.M.S. 'Amazon'

Made:
1906-1909 in United Kingdom and London
designer:
William Horatio Harfield
maker:
Science Museum, Workshops
Model (scale 1.8) of an "Overlead" cable windlass as fitted R.M

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Model (scale 1.8) of an "Overlead" cable windlass as fitted R.M
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Model, scale 1.8, of an 'Overlead' steam cable windlass as fitted to R.M.S. 'Amazon', designed by WH Harfield, by Science Museum Workshops, London, 1906-1909

Part-sectioned model (made in Museum) of 'Overlead' steam, cable windlass. For use with housing, stockless anchors, (1906). Scale 1:8. This model represents a windlass fitted to SS 'Amazon', 1906.

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1909-99
Materials:
steel (metal), white metal (unknown), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and stainless steel
Measurements:
overall: 250 mm x 530 mm x 410 mm,
type:
winches, windlass and capstans