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Face-turning lathe and riveting hammer, 18th century
Face-turning lathe and riveting hammer, Block Machinery at Portsmouth naval harbour, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1812
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1. Title: "Crafting Naval Majesty: Face-Turning Lathe and Riveting Hammer at Work in 18th Century Portsmouth Naval Harbour" This copperplate engraving, created by Wilson Lowry from a drawing by John Farey Jr., offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th century maritime engineering. The image depicts a face-turning lathe and a riveting hammer at work in the Block Machinery section of Portsmouth Naval Harbour. The face-turning lathe, a crucial piece of machinery during the Industrial Revolution, was used to shape and smooth wooden faces for the creation of ship blocks. These blocks, essential for the effective operation of windlasses and capstans onboard ships, were made from large, heavy wooden cylinders. The lathe, powered by a treadle or a horse, enabled the skilled craftsman to turn and shape the wooden blocks to precise dimensions. The riveting hammer, another indispensable tool of the era, is shown in the process of securing metal plates to a ship's hull. Rivets, small metal rods, were hammered through the plates, creating a watertight seal and ensuring the structural integrity of the vessel. The intricate details of the machinery, as captured in this engraving, underscore the remarkable level of craftsmanship and innovation that characterized the 18th century maritime industry. The image serves as a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of the engineers, craftsmen, and laborers who played a pivotal role in constructing and maintaining the formidable naval fleets of the time. This illustration, originally published in Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, provides a unique window into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of 18th century maritime engineering and the intricate processes that shaped the naval vessels that ruled the seas.
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