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BW192/3/2/2/2/105
Smethwick New Engine at Ocker Hill Works on the Birmingham Canal Navigations
Description
Black and white photograph showing a man stood beside the large engine which is on display. There are 2 plaques on the engine which read "Ocker Hills Works 1892". [The engine had 16 inch centrifugal pumping engines, 10 inch high pressure cylinders and a 17 inch diameter, 220 rev/min, it pumped 475,000 gallons per hour, or 19 locks].
Date
c1892
Reference code
BW192/3/2/2/2/105
Extent & medium
1 photograph
