Self-Pitching Three-Bladed Propeller, First Successful Development

Made:
1978-1979 in Petworth, Gosport and South Kensington
patentee:
John R. Coxon
and
John R. Coxon
and
maker:
Woodcoxon Engineering Limited
,
Admiralty Marine Technology Establishment, Haslar
and
Science Museum, Workshops

Self pitching three bladed propeller, first successful development, designed and patented by John R. Coxon, Petworth, West Sussex, England, 1977 and made by Woodcoxon Engineering Limited, Petworth, West Sussex, England, 1978-1979, tested and certified by Admiralty Marine Technology Establishment, Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire, England, 1978-1979. On teak display stand by Science Museum Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, 2000-2001.

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
2014-361
Materials:
bronze (copper, tin alloy), teak (wood) and stainless steel (marine grade 316)
Measurements:
overall (est.): 260 mm x 250 mm x 200 mm,
type:
propeller
credit:
J R Coxon