The Engine Room

Name: The Engine Room
Author: An Old Hand

An Old Hand

Language: English

Published by Thomas Ainsley, South Shields, 1872

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Description of who should be in the steam engine room and what they should do. Half the book is a description of the use of the 'indicator' to monitor engine performance. The 'indicator' was an invention of James Watt. 19 pages of diagrams and a foldout drawing of a valve. Ownership inscription dated 1872 in Callao, Peru by somebody who worked for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company on the SS Panama. Apparently the Panama 2 was built for them in 1866. 2nd edition.

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Title: The Engine Room
Author: An Old Hand
Publisher: Thomas Ainsley, South Shields
Publication year: 1872
Condition: Very Good
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Edition: 2nd Edition
Item weight: 305 grams
Seller catalogs: Shipbuilding

Raven's Roost

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