Name/Title
WhistleEntry/Object ID
2001.01.146Description
Brass Steam Boat Whistle
Mounted on wood (square shaped)
Handle part says: LONERGAN
On the lower rim it reads (written on the brass): PHILIA < LONERGAN> PEIINA
Hole at the bottom-possibly- for the steam to run through and up then out when the lever pushed the button (which it still dose with no problems)
steam whistle is a device used to produce sound with the aid of live steam.
The whistle consists of the following main parts, as seen on the drawing: the whistle bell , the steam orifice and the valve. When the lever is pulled, the valve opens and lets the steam escape through the orifice. The steam will alternately compress and rarefy in the bell, creating the sound. The pitch, or tone, is dependent on the length of the bell; and also how far the engineer has opened the valve. Some engineers invented their own style of whistling.Collection
John Carroll CollectionCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentDate Examined
May 8, 2007Examined By
Keira GruberNotes
Nothing seems to be wrong except at the bottom where the feet are there are small cracks as if the whistle is to heavy for the feet to hold. And a few tiny dents/ chips on the rim of the whistle.