Title
Perpendicular Canal Lift
Caption
Perpendicular Canal Lift. Cranes hoisted a tub boat, the weight of which was counterbalanced by tub of water in shaft parallel to path of boat. Semaphore signal indicated status of boat. Not found practicable. From "A Treatise on the Improvement of Canal Navigation" by Robert Fulton (London, 1796). Robert Fulton (1765-1815) American engineer. Engraving.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009801P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
30,8Mb (2,6Mb) / 10,1in x 11,8in / 3039 x 3543 (300dpi)