Hydraulic ram used to raise and lower the water level in the Cascade locks and canal for boat passage.
The hydraulic ram has an egg shaped metal head that is is hallow for air pressure. On the base is a connection for a pipe and a outlet where water turns to steam. There is a small pipe 90 degrees from the flow pipe that could have been for an knob.
Warning heavy item. Photographs were taken in exhibit to avoid lifting/moving of the item.
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers Mark
Location
Front of ram
Transcription
044 4
Language
English
Material/Technique
Raised Mark
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Ram, Hydraulic
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Mechanical Devices
Nomenclature Class
Mechanical T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Dimensions
Height
14-1/2 in
Width
9 in
Length
15-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Material Notes
Solid metal hydraulic ram.
Colors
Color
Brown, Red, Gray, Black, Tan, Off-White/Cream
Color Notes
Metal is dark brown/black with tones of gray. The metal has rusted in places leaving it red, tan, with a white/teal bloom. Some portions of the ram have been painted red. There is also off-white paint residue.
