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Danube Steamer No. 10, Maria Anna, 1836, 1838

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/1176

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MS 3147/5/1176
Title
Danube Steamer No. 10, Maria Anna, 1836, 1838
Date
1836 - 1838
Description

Steam Boat Engines (12 items).

1176. Danube Steamer No. 10, Maria Anna (MV & MW). May, Aug.-Oct., Dec. 1836, Aug. 1838. 12 items.
Two 30 horse power side lever boat engines. Power increased to 38 horses 1837.

Section and plan of the engine platforms etc., cross-section of the boat and engines, longitudinal section of the engine room and boiler, plan of the engines and boiler and sleepers - reverse drawings made in the London office; sections and plan of the boiler - partially coloured original and reverse drawings made in the London office; steam and feed pipes etc. - partially coloured original and reverse drawings; upper headstock frame - shaded original and shaded reverse drawings.
Also the following later items: section and plan of second boiler - partially coloured original and partially coloured reverse drawings, Aug. 1838. All the drawings except the first ones made in the London office bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 903. 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. 10, Maria Anna, 1836, 1838