Engine Room Collection

Otis elevator engine, 1932 C016 / 8998
Otis elevator engine. Interior detail of an engine hoist for a steam elevator. This Otis engine was photographed at 39 Bond Street, New York City, USA

The Commanding Officer and other crew of the submarine H. M. S. Seraph. Circa 1942
The Commanding Officer and other crew of the submarine H.M.S. Seraph. Circa 1942

The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850
3331073 The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic)

The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850
3331075 The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic)

Engraving depicting the engine room of the HMS Warrior, the first iron-hauled armoured warship, 19th century
5309373 Engraving depicting the engine room of the HMS Warrior, the first iron-hauled armoured warship, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the engine room of the HMS Warrior)

The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850
3331076 The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic)

Detail of a switchboard in a dynamo room, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Detail of a switchboard in a dynamo room, between 1900 and 1905

U.S.S. Newark, engine room, between 1891 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Newark, engine room, between 1891 and 1901

Yacht Althea, engine room, between 1907 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Yacht Althea, engine room, between 1907 and 1915. Engine made by Standard Motor Construction Company; Witherbee Igniter Co. dials in amperes and volts

Motor boat Grayling, engine room, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Motor boat Grayling, engine room, between 1905 and 1915

Engine room, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Engine room, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. between 1900 and 1905

U.S.S. Oregon, dynamo room, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Oregon, dynamo room, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, dynamo room, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, dynamo room, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, engine room, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, engine room, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Kentucky, engine room, 1900 or 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Kentucky, engine room, 1900 or 1901

U.S.S. Cincinnati, the engines, 1894. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Cincinnati, the engines, 1894

Mill house, engine and boiler room, Emma Brick Works, Emma, N. C. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Mill house, engine and boiler room, Emma Brick Works, Emma, N. C. 1902

The Shackleton Expeditions flagship, the Endurance, 1914 (litho)
972802 The Shackleton Expeditions flagship, the Endurance, 1914 (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shackleton Expeditions flagship, the Endurance)

Interior of an American Steamship (Amerikakoku jokisen-chu no zu), 1861

Sketches in Telegraph Street (engraving)
1057536 Sketches in Telegraph Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Telegraph Street)

Interior of "The Great Britain"Steam-Ship (engraving)
1095365 Interior of " The Great Britain" Steam-Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of " The Great Britain" Steam-Ship)

HMS "Marlborough"School for Engineering Students, Portsmouth (engraving)
1061326 HMS " Marlborough" School for Engineering Students, Portsmouth (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Engine room showing switchboard, Electric Light Works, Canterbury, Kent (b / w photo)
5996941 Engine room showing switchboard, Electric Light Works, Canterbury, Kent (b/w photo) by Collis, Henry Beauchamp (fl.1881-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engine room showing switchboard)

The Great Fire at Ayr (engraving)
1602359 The Great Fire at Ayr (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire at Ayr. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 July 1876)

The Stokehole, from P & O Pencillings (colour litho)
STC286252 The Stokehole, from P & O Pencillings (colour litho) by Lloyd, W. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: seedie boys; firemen at work; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

New Stillhouse Engine Room, etc, Wandsworth Distillery (engraving)
2813993 New Stillhouse Engine Room, etc, Wandsworth Distillery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Stillhouse Engine Room, etc, Wandsworth Distillery)

The New Inman Steamship "City of Rome"(engraving)
1054653 The New Inman Steamship " City of Rome" (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Inman Steamship " City of Rome")

St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1055825 St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight)

The Recent Fire in Chicago, a Scene in the Firemens Bedroom (engraving)
1062448 The Recent Fire in Chicago, a Scene in the Firemens Bedroom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Fire in Chicago)

The Monitor (engraving)
672254 The Monitor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monitor. Illustration for Harpers Pictorial History of the Civil War (McDonnell Bros, 1886)

Watchmaking by Machinery in America (engraving)
1611851 Watchmaking by Machinery in America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmaking by Machinery in America)

The New Sevres Porcelain Manufactory in the Park of St Cloud (engraving)
1613293 The New Sevres Porcelain Manufactory in the Park of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of engine and dynamo room, Electric Light Works, Canterbury, Kent (b / w photo)
5996948 Interior of engine and dynamo room, Electric Light Works, Canterbury, Kent (b/w photo) by Collis, Henry Beauchamp (fl.1881-1913); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Ships of the British Navy, HMS "Inflexible"(engraving)
1054861 New Ships of the British Navy, HMS " Inflexible" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Ships of the British Navy)

Russian Armaments, One of the Hundred Torpedo Boats now being Built at St Petersburg (engraving)
1050018 Russian Armaments, One of the Hundred Torpedo Boats now being Built at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Armaments)

H. M. S. Danae: Scenes aboard The Leanda class frigate 2. 450 tons H. M. S. Danae
H.M.S. Danae: Scenes aboard The Leanda class frigate 2.450 tons H.M.S. Danae. March 1975 75-01198-009

H. M. S. Danae: Scenes aboard The Leander class frigate 2. 450 tons H. M. S. Danae
H.M.S. Danae: Scenes aboard The Leander class frigate 2.450 tons H.M.S. Danae. March 1975 75-01198-013

Interior of an American Steamship, 4th month, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Interior of an American Steamship, 4th month, 1861

View Inside an American Steamship, 1861 (Bunkyu, 1st year, 4th month). Creator: Yoshikazu
View Inside an American Steamship, 1861 (Bunkyu, 1st year, 4th month)

The Main Engine Control Platform of the Aquitania. c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Main Engine Control Platform of the " Aquitania". c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Engine room of a British submarine, World War II, 1945. Creator: Unknown
Engine room of a British submarine, World War II, 1945. The Engine Room is crammed with machinery. These are the Diesels that drive the submarine when she is on the surface

521, antique, black & white, boiler room, engine room, factory, generator, historical
521, antique, black & white, boiler room, engine room, factory, genera, Vintage Black & White, 86539221

Engine room on cabin cruiser D. G. S. P. 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Engine room on cabin cruiser D.G.S.P. 1913

Forward Engine-Room of the Empress of Britain, with control platform, 1936
In the Forward Engine-Room of the Empress of Britain, showing the control platform, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Kevin O Rourke, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, April 16, 2017. Artist: Brian O Connor
Kevin O Rourke, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, April 16, 2017

Sheerness - The Promenade and Beach, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

The Engine Room of a Holland Submarine, c1916. The Holland-class were the first submarines built for the Royal Navy. They were built by Vickers, Barrow-in-Furness

Chief Shipwright, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Chief Shipwright, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

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"Unleashing the Power: Exploring the Hidden Depths of Engine Rooms" Step into a world where raw power and intricate machinery converge - welcome to the engine room. From the iconic Otis elevator engine, 1932 C016 / 8998, to the legendary Endurance, flagship of Shackleton's expeditions in 1914, these spaces have witnessed remarkable feats throughout history. Transport yourself back to 1861 as you peer into the interior of an American Steamship (Amerikakoku jokisen-chu no zu), marveling at the ingenuity that propelled vessels across vast oceans. Journey further through time with vivid sketches capturing life in Telegraph Street, offering glimpses into a bustling hub of communication. Immerse yourself in an engraving depicting "The Great Britain" Steam-Ship's engine room, where innovation and engineering prowess were on full display. Explore HMS "Marlborough, " serving as a school for aspiring engineers in Portsmouth; witness their dedication and passion shaping future generations. Behold captivating images like Electric Light Works' switchboard in Canterbury or The Stokehole from P & O Pencillings - each showcasing technological advancements that revolutionized industries. Delve into Wandsworth Distillery's New Stillhouse Engine Room and experience its rhythmic symphony blending tradition with modernity. Discover historical events etched forever within these walls - witness The Great Fire at Ayr unfold before your eyes through an evocative engraving. Feel awe wash over you as St Catherine's Lighthouse stands tall against crashing waves on Isle of Wight. In this hidden realm beneath decks or behind closed doors lies untamed energy harnessed by human ingenuity. These they are not mere mechanical chambers but living testimonies to mankind's relentless pursuit of progress and exploration.