I'm researching details of deck machinery on smaller steamships (coasters, short sea traders).
Does anyone know of any existing steam windlass? Either working or non-working, but good enough to inspect its details. If so, where is it and who would I contact?
I know of the one on the PS Waverley (UK). I am hoping to find an older one, like the Emerson Walker and Clarke Chapman steam windlasses used c.1890-1939.
I have uploaded for example two photos of a Clarke Chapman & Co steam windlass, from Fisher's "Engineering for Nautical students" (1936).
Even if you stumble across this thread in months to come, I'll periodically check back for any replies.
Does anyone know of any existing steam windlass? Either working or non-working, but good enough to inspect its details. If so, where is it and who would I contact?
I know of the one on the PS Waverley (UK). I am hoping to find an older one, like the Emerson Walker and Clarke Chapman steam windlasses used c.1890-1939.
I have uploaded for example two photos of a Clarke Chapman & Co steam windlass, from Fisher's "Engineering for Nautical students" (1936).
Even if you stumble across this thread in months to come, I'll periodically check back for any replies.