Title
Roller Bridge or inclined plane for transferring vessels from one level of waterway to another
Caption
Roller Bridge or inclined plane for transferring vessels from one level of waterway to another. Inclined planes were a cheaper alternative to locks. Water power is being transferred from the waterwheel, R, through gearing to the windlass at H. From 'Architecture Hydraulique' Bernard Forest de Belidor, (Paris, 1737).
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A00_456
License type
Rights managed
Available size
48,2Mb (3,1Mb) / 17,7in x 10,6in / 5315 x 3171 (300dpi)