Cole-Bentinck chain pump Size:XS: 40 x 30cm Botanical study of greater stitch-wort

Botanical study of greater stitch-wort (Gramen leuchanthemu

Basinghall Street

The plate bears the inscription: 'PROSPECTUS AUSTRALIS

View of the grammar and mathematical schools at Christ's Hospital

Gateway of Bridewell Prison

Cole-Bentinck chain pump Size:XS: 40 x 30cm Botanical study of greater stitch-wortDesign for an improved ships chain pump by John Bentinck FRS (1737 1775), British Navy Captain, and William Cole. Sectional elevation, 1: 24 scale. From Smeaton volume 2, fol. 117. A patent (no. 982) was granted for the design on 17 January 1771 for chain pumps for raising water out of ships. The 'Cole Bentinck' pump was adopted for use in all Royal Navy ships. Original: engraving. 1771