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Ewart Myers & Co., Darien, 1828

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/1025

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MS 3147/5/1025
Title
Ewart Myers & Co., Darien, 1828
Date
1828
Description

Independent Beam (Crank) Engines (4 items).

1025. Ewart Myers & Co., Darien (HO). Apr. 1828. 4 items.
14 horse power independent crank engine, with 22 inch cylinder, 3 foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod.

Reverse plan of the engine house and boiler showing location of thrashing mill, longitudinal section of the engine house and cross-section of the boiler house, cross-section of the engine house, longitudinal section of the boiler; sketch plan and elevations of the engine house showing location of thrashing and sugar mill houses marked "originally intended for a 25 horse engine, finally a 14 horse independent." The reverse drawings bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 852. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 230.

For Ewart Myers & Co. Sugar plantation engine, Darien. The mill was made by G. Forrester & Co.

See also: 4/95 (Engine Order Book No. 9).

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Ewart Myers & Co., Darien, 1828