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William Sharp, Dundee, 1808, 1809

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/410

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MS 3147/5/410
Title
William Sharp, Dundee, 1808, 1809
Date
1808 - 1809
Description

Crank Engines. (3 items).

410. William Sharp, Dundee (BB). Nov. 1808, Jan., Mar. 1809. 3 items.
32 horse power double-acting crank engine, with 29 inch cylinder, 6 foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron beam, [cast iron connecting rod].

Reverse plan and sections of the engine and boiler houses and boilers - the longitudinal section has eccentric working gear added in; sketch elevation of the old engine house and plan of the premises, with press copy sketches of alternative layouts of the engine house stuck on the back. The reverse drawings bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 600. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 76.

For William Sharp. Corn mill converted from a former flax mill, Dundee.

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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William Sharp, Dundee, 1808, 1809