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How does a ship's telegraph work?
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How a ship's telegraph works involves two components: one in the bridge and one in the engine room. The captain turns the dial to a desired command on the bridge side. This causes a bell to ring in the engine room and the dial to move to the corresponding position to share the captain's orders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of ship's telegraphs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Chadburns Telegraph on 1stDibs
Chadburn’s patent engine revolution counter
By Chadburn
Located in London, GB
'S (SHIP) TELEGRAPH Co Ld
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Chadburn's (Ship) Telegraph Company Ltd of
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Telegraph by English Maker Chadburns
Located in Norwell, MA
Twin faced head with ships commands is mounted to a sturdy brass column. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Astern and ahead commands with slow half and full are shown. The bells a...
Category
Vintage 1940s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Engine Order Telegraph in the Chadburns Style, England Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Large and exceptional solid bronze ships engine order telegraph Made in the Chadburns style, with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
