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
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.
