Advocating the use of Burkes pumps for the frigates
Item
Type
Typed letter
Title
Advocating the use of Burkes pumps for the frigates
Description
Barry, Truxton and Humphreys list in detail the performance of the Burkes Patent Pumps they tested. It delivered 154 gallons of water in 35 seconds by 38 strokes of the brakes, and raised the water 12 feet with four hands. It was also able to bring up a quantity of walnut-sized stones as well as a four-pound shot. The pump is likely to be more reliable than the current chain pumps and will be easier to repair if they do break down. The three men strongly recommend that these pumps be installed in the frigates.
year created
1796
month created
12
day created
20
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
author note
John Barry; Thomas Truxtun; Joshua Humphreys
notable person/group
James McHenry
John Barry
Thomas Truxton
Joshua Humphreys
notable location
Philadelphia
War Office
notable item/thing
frigates
pumps
water
document number
1796122040000
Item sets
Document instances
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: RF 509, Marion Brewington Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Captain Thomas Truxtun | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Author | Captain John Barry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Author | Joshua Humphreys | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |