Homepage
Home
Advanced Search
Guide to Sources
Contact
Hierarchy Browser
Record
MS 3147 - Boulton and Watt Collection - 1761 - 1977
3 - Correspondence and Papers - 1769 - 1895
553 - Steam Boat Memoranda. William Creighton’s memoranda and sketches, 1815—1822 - 1815—1822
Ref No
MS 3147/3/553/29
Title
Sketches. Patent Scheme. Not dated.
Level
Item
Date
nd
Description
Three sketches of boats propelled by air being blown out into the water at the stern. The first scheme features “farting out wind behind, the bubbles rising up an inclined plane to make the boat go forwards!!!”
Access Status
Open
Add to My Items
Skip to main content
Useful Links
Book an appointment for the Wolfson Centre
Archives & Collections Digital Archive
The Iron Room Blog
Register for an Archives Card
Library Catalogue
Overview | Archives and collections | Birmingham City Council
Opening Hours
Showcase items
A list of our latest and most exciting new items.
Explore Showcase