No. 4 'Providence' Steam Capstan Windlass

Description:

One drawing entitled, "No. 4 'Providence' Steam Capstan Windlass." The drawing (No. 1890) consists of black ink on linen and shows details of the mechanical workings of a windlass. Pencil shading has been used to show wooden deck areas in gray. Notes in the title block show "8"+8" Engines - All iron bitts" and "Proposed for the U. S. Revenue Steamer, 'Levi Woodbury'." The plan was prepared at a scale of 1 1/2 inches = 1 foot by the "American Ship Windlass Co., Providence, R.I." and is dated June 10, 1891.

Date Issued:

1891-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Capstan Windlasses, American Ship Windlass Company, SS Levi Woodbury, and Revenue Steamers

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/8FEF4F7C-B63D-42E0-A896-793068347550