Plate CCCCLXXXV. Steam Navigation

Engraver George Aikman

Editor Professor Macvey Napier (1776 - 1847)

Publisher A & C Black Ltd (founded 1807)

Date1830-1842

Object number00019741

NameEngraving

MediumInk on paper

DimensionsOverall: 276 x 405 mm, 8g

ClassificationsEphemera

Credit LineANMM Collection

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DescriptionThis engraving featured in the 7th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica published between 1830 and 1842. It illustrates a 65 horsepower single marine engine, showing the cylinder end, crank end, a side view and overhead view. The engine is comprised of a single steam driven cylinder, a driving cradle, an elliptical rocker which drives the crankshaft to run the wheel drive shaft. This engraving probably featured in the 7th edition ‘Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature’ published in 1842.