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A guide to the Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions, circa 1937
HDC1733 (SAFR 24688)
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Title: Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions
Date: circa 1937
Identifier/Call Number: HDC1733 (SAFR 24688)
Creator:
Unknown
Physical Description:
1 item.
Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: The collection consists of a booklet containing instructions for the building and operation of a steam turbine. It includes
details about the model and 6 folded construction plans.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s):
In English.
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[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item
Number], HDC1733 (SAFR 24688), Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions, San Francisco Maritime National
Historical Park
SAFR-02369
Historical or Biographical Note
The D.E. Whiton Machine Co. was founded in 1856 by David E. Whiton in New London Connecticut. Whiton's first product was a
patented centering machine for use in machine shops, but the business quickly expanded to include gear cutting machines, lathes,
chucks, and turbines. Whiton and his son, Lucius E. Whiton, were awarded several patents under the name of the company. At
the time of Whiton's death in 1904, the company had 100 employees spread over several buildings, including a foundry and multiple
machine shops.
The collection consists of a booklet containing instructions for the building and operation of a steam turbine. It includes
details about the model and 6 folded construction plans.
1 collection in 1 folder.