Model of W. Poole's paddle wheel with feathering floats

Made:
1850-1891 in United Kingdom
patentee:
William Poole

Model of a Pool's feathering paddle wheel with floats secured to horizontal shafts as patented in 1829 by William Pool of Lincoln, and fitted to numerous paddle steamers by Seaward and Capel, on a frame supported by four pillars on a base all of mahogany (see note).

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1891-130
Materials:
mahogany (wood), steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), paint and complete
Measurements:
overall: 290 mm x 310 mm x 225 mm,
type:
model - representation and paddle steamer
credit:
Bullivant and Co.