Plate CCCCLXXXV. Steam Navigation

Engraver George Aikman

Editor Professor Macvey Napier (1776 - 1847)

Publisher A & C Black Ltd (founded 1807)

Date1830-1842

Object number00019724

NameSteel engraving

MediumInk on paper

DimensionsOverall: 273 x 210 mm, 8g

ClassificationsArt

Credit LineANMM Collection

Terms

Maritime Technology
Paper - watercolour-prints-drawings

DescriptionThis engraving featured in the 7th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica published between 1830 and 1842. It shows an elevated view of two 110 horsepower engines for powering a paddle steamer. This engraving probably featured in the 7th edition ‘Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature’ published in 1842.

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