Sujet
Roller Bridge or inclined plane for transferring vessels from one level of waterway to another
Légende
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
18e siècle
Crédit
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Notre référence
ARP15A00_456
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
48,2Mo (3,1Mo) / 45,0cm x 26,8cm / 5315 x 3171 (300dpi)