Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1971.133.001 |
Object Name |
Propeller, Watercraft |
Title |
Vair Pitch Marine Propeller |
Lexicon category |
7: Distribution & Transportation Artifact |
Date |
1963? |
Made |
Black Clawson-Kennedy |
Place of Origin |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
Description |
This is a right-hand Vair pitch marine propeller, that was made by BCK [Black Clawson-Kennedy] at Owen Sound, Ontario. The pitch is 28 and a half inches, while the diameter is 36 inches. This would make it suitable for a diesel vessel. The propeller is made of manganese bronze. Markings on it: "BCK LTD / OWEN SOUND / CANADA 18199 1/2 No 4 / HEAT AB74-63 / D.T.C. / T43.2 / E35.9 / JRH7-6-63" [has a logo-like dollar sign-like motif in a circle] "18-6-63 / JRH" [perhaps an inspector's initials?] |
Makers mark |
Markings on it: BCK LTD / OWEN SOUND / CANADA 18199 1/2 No 4 HEAT AB74-63 D.T.C. T43.2 E35.9 JRH7-6-63 [has a logo-like dollar sign-like motif in a circle] 18-6-63 JRH [perhaps an inspector's initials?] |
Provenance |
Prior to the 1950s take over of the plant by Black Clawson (New York-based), the propeller-manufacturing was done by Wm. Kennedy & Sons Ltd. The propeller might be dated 1963 - this is an assumption from the "63" numerals on it. |
Collection |
Transportation, Water: Equipment Collection |
Material |
Manganese Bronze/Metal |
Dimensions |
D-9.764 Dia-33.858 inches |
Found |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
Subjects |
Foundries Ship building Ship equipment & rigging |
Search Terms |
Black Clawson-Kennedy |