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Drumglass Colliery, Ireland, 1784—1786

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/556

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MS 3147/5/556
Title
Drumglass Colliery, Ireland, 1784—1786
Date
1784
Description

Pumping and Canal Engines. (11 items).

556. Drumglass Colliery, Ireland. Sep., Dec. 1784, Jan., May 1785, May 1786. 11 items.
Single-acting engine, with 32 inch cylinder, 8 foot stroke, chain connection.

Reverse general view of the engine, general plan of the engine and boiler, outside view of the engine and boiler, plan of first floor of the engine and boiler, inside front view of the engine and boiler and chimney with a cross-section of the boiler; reverse plan and sections of the engine house; eduction pipe, martingales, brackets, chain links, beam end straps, piston rod cap etc., boiler stay ends; reverse plan and sections of boiler with drawings of fire door frame, damper plate, pipes, chimney slider and plate etc.; working gear - reverse front and side views and plan.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 44. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 286.

For John Staples MP of Marion St., Dublin and Thomas Caulfield, lessees of the colliery. Drumglass Colliery, County Tyrone, Ireland.

See also: Incoming Correspondence.
Published references: Dickinson & Jenkins, plate LXXXIX - boiler stay ends.

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Drumglass Colliery, Ireland, 1784—1786