Sicilian Steamer No. 1, Maria Theresa, 1841

Steam Boat Engines (17 items).

1160. Sicilian Steamer No. 1, Maria Theresa (NZ & MA). Mar.-May, Aug., Sep. 1841. 17 items.
Two 60 horse power side lever boat engines, with 50 horse engine framing.

Cross-section of the boat and engines, plan of the engines and boiler and engine sleepers (partially coloured), plan of the engine deck beams, longitudinal section of the engine room and boiler (partially coloured), section of coal boxes at front of boiler (coloured) - reverse drawings made in the London office; plan and section of coal boxes; sketch plan of coal boxes and section of boat showing coal boxes - partially coloured original drawing; steam pipes - partially coloured original and partially coloured reverse drawings; blow-out pipes - partially coloured original drawing; feed pipes etc. - partially coloured original and partially coloured reverse drawings; upper headstock - partially coloured original, partially shaded direct copy and partially shaded reverse drawings; 2 sketches of alteration in the blow valve gearing; sketch of paddle wheel and shafts. Several of the drawings bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 932. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 320.

For the Sicilian Government. Packet boat.