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Birmingham Canal Co., Broadwaters, 1789, 1790, 1813
Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/643/a
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This record is a file about the Birmingham Canal Co., Broadwaters, 1789, 1790, 1813 dating from 1789 - 1813.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
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MS 3147/5/643/a
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Title (The name of the record)
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Birmingham Canal Co., Broadwaters, 1789, 1790, 1813
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Date (When the record was created)
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1789 - 1813
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Description (What the record is about)
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Pumping and Canal Engines. (12 items).
Single-acting engine, with 32 inch cylinder, 8 foot stroke, chain connection.
Reverse general view of the engine, plan of the engine and boiler, section of the engine and boiler; reverse sections of the engine house; chain links, adjusting screws, gudgeon and plummer block, piston rod cap - reverse drawings; clack and bucket, beam strap ends; catch pins, martingales, pipes, arch plates for beam ends etc. - reverse drawings; working gear - reverse front and side views; catches - full size reverse drawings; working gear - later partially coloured reverse front and side views.
Also plan and sections of the boiler and seating, 2 Jul. 1813; memorandum about alteration of the pumps following visit by James Watt Jr., William Murdock and John Southern on 1 Jul. 1813. All the drawings except the last item bear letter codes.Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 116. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 134.
For the Birmingham Canal Co. Broadwaters, near Wednesbury. This engine was used to pump water from disused mine workings.
See also: Incoming Correspondence.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/e076eb2d-8377-4b49-ad72-8afe8033e658/
Series information
MS 3147/5
DRAWINGS - MAIN SERIES
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Catalogue hierarchy
This record is held at Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
Within the fonds: MS 3147
Boulton and Watt Collection
Within the sub-fonds: MS 3147/3
Correspondence and Papers
Within the series: MS 3147/5
DRAWINGS - MAIN SERIES
Within the sub-series: MS 3147/5/169
Walker Colliery, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Birmingham Canal Co., Broadwaters, 1789, 1790, 1813