Whistle, Steam

Object/Artifact

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Whistle, Steam

Entry/Object ID

2004.04.29

Description

12' high steam whistle made of brass with cap on top and handle- also has interior grooves to screw in to a holder. Whistle is somewhat heavy. has a pipe that screws into top whistle produces sound with the aid of steam--3 parts-- whistle bell, orifice, and valve Has been polished

Collection

Captain LeRoy Platt Collection

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Jun 28, 2006

Examined By

Troy Rohrs

Notes

Whistle still intact, but brass is tarnished with age. Construction very solid, whistle still rotates easily.

Reason for Exam

Routine Report

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Jun 28, 2006

Examined By

Troy Rohrs

Surface

Tarnish

Mechanism

moving parts still move.

Notes

Brass while still intact- construction very solid, still rotates, and handle still moves. Brass is somewhat tarnished, and there is a stain near the base on one side. Parts Missing: none appear to be missing