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G & J Weir Ltd, Cathcart, Glasgow - British patent number 331882
G & J Weir Ltd, Cathcart, Glasgow - British patent number 331882

G & J Weir Ltd, Cathcart, Glasgow - British patent number 331882

Maker (Scottish, founded 1871)
Date1930-1950
Object number00002657
NameBuilder's plate
MediumBrass
DimensionsOverall: 2 x 166 x 58 mm, 0.15 kg
ClassificationsCommemorative artefacts
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from J McPhail
DescriptionA brass makers plaque. Inscribed 'G & j weir ltd. British patent number 331882. Cathcart, glasgow, scotland. `british patent no: 331882. British registered design no: 744589. When ordering spare parts quote no: b1334mn fd 5"X6"'.HistoryThe Union Company, Union Steam Ship Company (USS Co), or Union Line was started in Dunedin, New Zealand and was involved in the trans Tasman route. Double-acting Weir steam pumps were virtually standard fitment on British built steamships, being used for pumping water, fuel, air and much else well into the 1950s.SignificanceCaptain Reeves-Mcpahil served with the Union Line of ships.