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Danube Steamer No. 15, Archduke Stephen, 1840

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/1181

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MS 3147/5/1181
Title
Danube Steamer No. 15, Archduke Stephen, 1840
Date
1840
Description

Steam Boat Engines (13 items).

1181. Danube Steamer No. 15, Archduke Stephen (LJ & LK). Feb., May, Jul.-Sep. 1840. 14 items.
Two 38 horse power side lever boat engines.

Cross-section of the boat and engines and longitudinal section of the engine room and boiler, plans of the deck beams and sleepers (mistitled "Danube 16"), gangway wale (mistitled "Danube 16") - reverse drawings made in the London office; sections and plan of the boiler - partially coloured original and partially coloured reverse drawings; steam and feed pipes - original and reverse drawings; emptying pipes and cocks, working gear, upper and lower headstocks - partially coloured original and partially coloured reverse drawings; "Deck plan of the Stephen showing the addition made to the projections and the cabins etc. built thereon" - partially coloured drawing, not dated. All the drawings except those made in the London office and the last 2 items bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 927. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 320.

For the Imperial & Royal Danube Steam Navigation Co. Iron boat.

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Danube Steamer No. 15, Archduke Stephen, 1840