Title
Roller Bridge or Inclined Plane for raising and lowering canal barges from one level to another
Caption
Roller Bridge or Inclined Plane for raising and lowering canal barges from one level to another. In this example power is supplied by a water wheel through gearing.
From Bernard Forest de Belidor "Architecture Hydraulique" Paris, 1737.
Engraving
Date
1737
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009627P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
16,8Mb (1,1Mb) / 11,8in x 5,5in / 3543 x 1659 (300dpi)