Triple expansion engine of the preserved steamship SS Shieldhall.
Previously:
Scale model steam engine from Civil War Ironclad USS Monitor - video and photos
Working 1805 steam engine - photo and GIF
1883 torpedo boat steam engine running - video
steam-powered submarine
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As many commands as was received for both the port and starboard engines I figure there must have been a harbor pilot on board guiding the ship out of port
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Imagine being in charge of controlling the speed of that thing and not being able to see what it's headed for.
Jim
Most WW11 battle ship steersmen were in a small compartment away from the bridge with no outside windows, they simply steered a compass bearing.
This was certainly the case with HMAS Vixen and the steersman's compartment was no more than about 5' square.
Seems like most of those components would have to be externally lubricated, perhaps as the engine is running?
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