Title
Perpendicular Canal Lift
Caption
Perpendicular Canal Lift. The weight of the tub boats was counterbalanced by a tub of water in shaft (right). A semaphore signal indicated the status of the boats. Not found practicable. From "A Treatise on the Improvement of Canal Navigation" by Robert Fulton (London, 1796). Robert Fulton (1765-1815) American engineer. Engraving.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009802P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,3Mb (3,1Mb) / 9,6in x 11,8in / 2887 x 3543 (300dpi)