| Description | Steam Boat Engines (4 items). 1253. River Thames Steamer London (GO & GP). Dec. 1823. 4 items. Two 10 horse power side lever boat engines, with 20 inch cylinders, 2 foot strokes. Cross-section of the boat and engines and outline plan of the engines - drawing made in the London office; sections and plan of the boiler - partially coloured original and partially coloured reverse drawing. The boiler drawings bear letter codes. Also section, stern view and engine room of section of boat, marked "Richmond". Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 772. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 314. For the London Steam Boat Co. The Drawing Office Index notes that the boat was re-named Diamond, but the Catalogue of Old Engines says that Diamond was its original name. See also: 4/95 (Engine Order Book No. 9). |