MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Boat, Steam
Description:
Crank: 3 (length) Dimension:H:6.250in W:6.000in L:23.188in
Creator:
Fitch, John
Dates:
1785
Abstract:
A hollow white pine model, exhibiting a paddle system. One side carries eight paddles on an endless chain. One of the two sprockets carrying this chain extends through the model to a wooden lever on the other side. Through this lever the movement of the paddle-chain can be demonstrated. Unmarked. (Robert P. Multhauf, "Catalogue of Instruments and Models," 1961).
Call #:
58.9
Subjects: