Marine Engineering Collection

The International Exhibition: marine engines of the Mediterranean Forging Company... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: marine engines of the Mediterranean Forging Company - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company

Platform substructure JLP01_11_38577_06
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the Ravenspurn North concrete gravity substructure, seen during the float out from Graythorp, with tugs towing the structure into the Seaton Channel

Longitudinal section plan of Fultons submarine Nautilus
PNP248802 Longitudinal section plan of Fultons submarine Nautilus, 1798 (pen & ink on paper) by Fulton, Robert (1765-1815); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American

Robert Fulton (1765-1815) (litho)
PNP247898 Robert Fulton (1765-1815) (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: developed the first commercially successful steamboat; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Mississippi Keel boat (engraving)
PNP248816 Mississippi Keel boat (engraving) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, 1819 (engraving)
PNP248806 Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, 1819 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Fitchs (1743-98) second steamboat, 1788 (engraving)
PNP248808 John Fitchs (1743-98) second steamboat, 1788 (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Various pumps for draining ships, 1816. Including: 82: chain pump; 84: suction pump; 85: force pump. From Encyclopaedia Londinensis. (London, 1816)

Longitudinal section of a steam turbine fitted into the Dover packet boat Queen, c1904. The turbines for the Queen were designed by the Anglo-Irish engineer Sir Charles Parsons (1854-1931)

Longtudinal sections of two steam turbines. 1: Parsons marine turbine; 2: Rateaus marine turbine. Anglo-Irish engineer Sir Charles Parsons (1854-1931)

Marshall Plan of US aid for the reconstruction of Europe after WWII, c1948-c1959. The Krorhout Manufacturing Company, Amsterdam, a beneficiary of the scheme

Portrait of Robert Fulton (1765-1815) (litho)
KW254762 Portrait of Robert Fulton (1765-1815) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Marine Engineering: Pioneering the Seas of Innovation From the depths of history to the cutting-edge advancements, it has shaped the world's relationship with water. The evolution of this field can be traced through various captivating hints. One such hint is the platform substructure JLP01_11_38577_06, a testament to the meticulous planning and construction required for offshore structures. This blueprint showcases how marine engineers design robust foundations that withstand nature's forces. Delving further into history, we encounter Robert Fulton (1765-1815), an ingenious mind whose litho depicts his groundbreaking creation - Fultons submarine Nautilus. This longitudinal section plan reveals Fulton's vision for underwater exploration and foreshadows future innovations in naval architecture. The Mississippi Keel boat engraving takes us on a journey along America's rivers during its early days. Marine engineering played a pivotal role in developing these vessels, revolutionizing transportation and trade across vast distances. In 1819, Savannah made waves as it became the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean. An enchanting engraving immortalizes this milestone achievement, highlighting how marine engineering propelled humanity towards new horizons by harnessing steam power. John Fitchs' second steamboat engraving from 1788 reminds us that innovation often requires multiple attempts before success is achieved. Fitch's determination paved the way for future advancements in ship propulsion systems. Marine engineers have also tackled challenges below deck; various pumps were developed in 1816 to drain ships efficiently. These inventions ensured safer voyages by preventing flooding and maintaining buoyancy amidst turbulent waters. Fast forward to c1904 when Dover packet boat Queen incorporated a steam turbine into its structure – depicted through an intriguing longitudinal section drawing. This breakthrough marked a shift towards more efficient propulsion systems that continue to shape modern maritime technology today. The significance extends beyond individual vessels or technologies; it played a vital role in the post-WWII reconstruction of Europe.