Plate CCIV. Dredging

Engraver George Aikman

Editor Professor Macvey Napier (1776 - 1847)

Publisher A & C Black Ltd (founded 1807)

Date1830-1842

Object number00019704

NameSteel engraving

MediumInk on paper

DimensionsOverall: 273 x 210 mm, 8 g

ClassificationsArt

Credit LineANMM Collection

Terms

DescriptionThis engraving featured in the 7th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica published between 1830 and 1842. It features a cross section and an overhead view of a dredging vessel in operation. The vessel's steam engine powers the bucket-chain, which digs at the surface below. This engraving probably featured in the 7th edition ‘Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature’ published in 1842.