Symington's original marine steam engine, 1788

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Stock #:344648
Type: Postcard
Era: Divided Back
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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This engine was made in 1788 by William Symington for Patrick Miller in connection with the latter's pioneer work in marine steam propulsion. In October, 1788, it successfully propelled a pleasure boat on Dalswinton Lake, near Dumfries. The Science Museum, London. No. 142

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