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Deptford Oat Mill, Oct., 1833

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/509

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MS 3147/5/509
Title
Deptford Oat Mill, Oct., 1833
Date
1833
Description

Crank Engines. (6 items).

509. Deptford Oat Mill (SA). Oct., Nov. 1833. 6 items.
30 horse power double-acting crank engine, with 29 inch cylinder, 5 foot stroke, parallel motion, [cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod].

Reverse plan and sections of the engine and boiler houses, chimney and boilers, plan of the tunnel; small pencil sketch of steam pipes; 2 sheets of tracings of plans and sections of the engine and boiler houses showing connections to the mill, sent by George and John Rennie, Oct. 1833. The reverse drawings bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 874. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 114.

For the Victualling Office, H. M. Navy. Oat and chocolate mill, Deptford. The engine was ordered by George and John Rennie.

See also: Incoming Correspondence (from the Rennies).

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Deptford Oat Mill, Oct., 1833