SIMPSON DENNISON Tandem Compound Launch Engine
£ P.O.A.
Cylinder dimensions:
2½” + 4½” x 4” stroke
Overall engine dimensions: 31 inches high, 17 inches wide and 16 inches deep.
A reversing marine engine with tandem compound cylinders, Stephenson slotted link valve gear,
crosshead-driven feed pumps, lubrication system, draincocks and mahogany lagging.
This very rare engine by Simpson Dennison of Dartmouth was built 1885, prior to the company name change to Simpson Strickland & Co.
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Approx 3½” x 4″ Cylinder
Piston valve, on 4 turned columns.
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Approx 2½” x 3½” Cylinder
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Slide valve with link reversing gear.
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Approx 4″ x 4″ Cylinder
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Slide valve with link reversing gear.
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Solid disc flywheel.
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Solid disc flywheel.