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Danube Steamer No. 8, Arpod, 1836

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/1174

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MS 3147/5/1174
Title
Danube Steamer No. 8, Arpod, 1836
Date
1836
Description

Steam Boat Engines (5 items).

1174. Danube Steamer No. 8, Arpod (MH & MI). Feb., Jun., Aug. 1836. 5 items.
Two 40 horse power side lever boat engines, with 35½ inch cylinders, 3½ foot stroke.

Plan of the deck beams, longitudinal section of the engine room and boiler - reverse drawing made in the London office; slide valves and case etc., working gear - coloured original and coloured reverse drawings. The slide valve and working gear drawings bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 898. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 320.

For the Imperial & Royal Danube Steam Navigation Co. The agents were Thomas Wilson & Co.

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Danube Steamer No. 8, Arpod, 1836