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Ranson & Ellerby, Sunderland, 1801—1803

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/229

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MS 3147/5/229
Title
Ranson & Ellerby, Sunderland, 1801—1803
Date
1801
Description

Sun and Planet Engines. (5 items).

229. Ranson & Ellerby, Sunderland (RE). Dec. 1801, Aug. 1802, Dec. 1803. 5 items.
14 horse power sun & planet engine, with 20¾ inch cylinder, 4 foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron connecting rod.

Reverse general view of the engine, plan of the engine and boiler, longitudinal section of the boiler; reverse plan and section of the engine house and framing; small press copy section of boiler, Aug. 1803. All the drawings bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 448. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 46.

For Ranson & Ellerby. Flour mill, Sunderland. The Catalogue of Old Engines gives the name as "Ransom & Ellerby."

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Ranson & Ellerby, Sunderland, 1801—1803