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Patrick & Adam Colclough, Doonane, Ireland, 1781, 1782

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/549

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MS 3147/5/549
Title
Patrick & Adam Colclough, Doonane, Ireland, 1781, 1782
Date
1781 - 1782
Description

Pumping and Canal Engines. (17 items).

549. Patrick & Adam Colclough, Doonane, Ireland. Dec. 1781, Jan.-Mar., May 1782. 17 items.
Single-acting engine, with 32 inch cylinder, 8 foot stroke, chain connection.

General view of the engine, inside front view of the engine and boiler, plan of the engine and boiler; plan, outside view and section of the engine house; section of the boiler house and chimney; boiler - small sheet with plan and sections and notes on its construction, marked "this was not executed but one of a smaller size", small sheet with plan and sections and small sheet of notes on its construction attached; plans and sections of nozzles - 2 sheets of original drawings with reverse copies; spindle - reverse drawing; eduction and blowing pipes; plan and side view of working gear - original and reverse drawings.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 30. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 286.

For Patrick & Adam Colclough. Doonane Colliery, Queens County, Ireland. The engine was sometimes referred to as "The Doonane Engine".

See also: Incoming Correspondence.

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Patrick & Adam Colclough, Doonane, Ireland, 1781, 1782