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The International Exhibition: Merryweather and Son's patent steam fire-engine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Merryweather and Son's patent steam fire-engine, 1862. This powerful and well-finished steam fire-engine, which is the only one of English manufacture in the exhibition, is the most powerful fire-engine for land service hitherto constructed in this country, and is appropriately named "The Deluge."...When loaded with six men, hose, &c. it has frequently been drawn by two horses at a rapid rate; provision is made for three or four horses if required. At the late trial in Hyde Park, the boiler being perfectly cold, cold water was pumped in, and in six minutes from applying the match steam was heard issuing from the cocks. At a trial which recently took place at Messrs. Hodges distillery water was projected vertically through a 1½-inch nozzle 10ft. over their chimney-shaft, which is 140ft. high. In one experiment water was drawn vertically through the suction-pipes a vertical height of 14ft. and then discharged through a 1¼in. nozzle clear over a building 60ft. high to a horizontal distance of 210ft'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph showcases Merryweather and Son's patent steam fire-engine, a remarkable engineering feat displayed at The International Exhibition in 1862. The engine, named 'The Deluge,' is the first steam fire-engine of English manufacture to be exhibited and is renowned as the most powerful land fire-engine built in the country at that time. The Deluge is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the era, boasting impressive capabilities. When equipped with six men, hoses, and other necessary equipment, the engine can be drawn by two horses at a rapid pace, with the option of adding more horses if needed. During trials, the engine demonstrated its efficiency by producing steam in just six minutes after applying a match, even with a cold boiler. The Deluge's prowess was further demonstrated during a trial at Hodges' distillery, where water was projected vertically through a 1½-inch nozzle, clearing a height of 140ft. (the distillery chimney-shaft) and horizontally over a building 210ft. away. In another trial, water was drawn vertically through the suction pipes to a height of 14ft. and then discharged through a 1¼in. nozzle, clearing a building 60ft. high. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the power and precision of Merryweather and Son's engineering prowess, making it an essential addition to any collection of historical firefighting equipment.
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