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Canal swing bridge and canal navigators tools
Canal swing bridge and canal navigators tools including barow, grafting tool, shovel, scoop and horsing-block. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1806
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1. Title: "Navigating the Waterways: A 19th Century Swing Bridge and Canal Navigator's Tools" This copperplate engraving, created by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr., offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century canal transportation. The image showcases a swing bridge in action, with a canal boat skillfully maneuvered beneath it. The bridge, a marvel of engineering during the Industrial Revolution, allowed boats to pass over land while keeping the waterway open for continuous navigation. In the foreground, various canal navigators' tools are meticulously arranged, ready for use. These essential items include a barrow, grafting tool, shovel, scoop, and horsing block. The barrow, a wheeled cart with a low bed, was used to transport heavy loads between the boat and the shore. The grafting tool, with its curved blade, was employed to join sections of wood or repair damage to the canal walls. The versatile shovel, a must-have for any canal worker, was used for digging, lifting, and moving materials. The scoop, a shallow, wide-mouthed container, was used for scooping up loose materials such as gravel or sand. Lastly, the horsing block, a simple pulley system, was used to help pull heavy loads or boats up steep inclines. This illustration, taken from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown in London in 1806, provides a captivating window into the past, showcasing the intricate details of canal transportation during the Industrial Revolution.
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