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John Oldham Steamship patent

 Collection
Identifier: SC 08155

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Content Description

Patent for the invention of improvements of his former patent (1817 October 18) propelling ships and vessels on seas, rivers and canals. Per wikipedia, "Oldham also paid attention to marine propulsion, and in 1817 he obtained a patent (No. 4169) for propelling ships by means of paddles worked by a steam-engine."

Dates

  • Creation: 1817

Creator

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Conditions Governing Use

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

Language

English

Title
Guide to the John Oldham Steamship patent
Status
Completed
Author
William & Mary Special Collections Research Center staff
Date
2023 November
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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