Steam Hammer
Image Details
| Dates | c1870s |
|---|---|
| Title | Working model |
| Full Description |
Model of the hammer made at Bridgewater Foundry, James Nasmyth's Works in Patricroft, Manchester. First conceived as a means of making the paddle-shafts of the 'Great Eastern' vessel in 1839. The model incorporates the self-acting mechanism patented on 26 June 1847. Scale: 1/8 of original size. |
| Archive Reference | NAS/5 |
