chadburn telegraph

An antique ship's telegraph by Chadburns of Liverpool, salvaged from one of the last of the Clyde steam puffers, VIC 99, which as built at the end of World War 2 and served with the British Admiralty on the Firth of Forth before being decommissioned in 1968.  The Clyde Puffers were designed to navigate the Forth and Clyde canal, the originals being limited to 66' in length so that they could fit through the locks on the canal system.  Their name came from the distinctive sound of their steam engines.  Chadburns were the Rolls Royce of ships telegraph makers, their name becoming synonymous with good design and quality workmanship.  This particular example measures 10" across, bears the maker's name to the front and the serial number 307/107 to the side.  It comes complete with its internal mechanism and fully functioning (and very loud!) bell. SOLD - but please visit my online shop for similar items.