J. H. Paine & Son Co. Marine Engine used on the Steamer "Goldenrod," circa 1890
THF810813 / J. H. Paine & Son Co. Marine Engine used on the Steamer "Goldenrod," circa 1890
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Artifact Overview
This three-cylinder engine powered the steamboat Goldenrod, built in 1893 and operated in Maine. The engine is "back-acting," meaning that its piston rods move through the tops of the cylinders rather than the bottoms, and the connecting rods "act back" on the crankshaft below. This design lowered the engine's center of gravity and saved space -- both advantageous on a boat.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Marine engine
Date Made
circa 1890
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
31.306.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Iron (Metal)
Color
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
Brown (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6 ft
Width: 3 ft
Length: 6 ft
Length: 7 in (Stroke)
Diameter: 7.5 in (Bore)
Horsepower: 20 hp (14.91 kW)
Inscriptions
on plate:
J. H. PAINE / BOSTON / MASS.
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