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Danube Steamer No. 7, Ferdinand 1st, 1835

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/1173

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MS 3147/5/1173
Title
Danube Steamer No. 7, Ferdinand 1st, 1835
Date
1835
Description

Steam Boat Engines (15 items).

1173. Danube Steamer No. 7, Ferdinand 1st (OZ & NA). Apr., Jun., Jul. 1835. 15 items.
Two 50 horse power side lever boat engines.

Cross-section of the boat and engines, plan of the deck beams, longitudinal section of the engine room and boiler, plan of the engines and boiler and sleepers, plan and section of the engine platform, gangway wale and paddle casing - reverse drawings made in the London office; section and plan of boiler - partially coloured original and reverse drawings made in the London office; upper headstock frame - partially shaded original and reverse drawing; longitudinal section of boiler - partially coloured original and reverse drawings; plan and elevation of steam and feed pipes, cocks etc. - original and reverse drawings; coal boxes; sketch of paddle wheel and shaft etc. All the drawings except the reverse drawings made in the London office and the last item bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 888. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 318.

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. 7, Ferdinand 1st, 1835