Great Northern Basin pump house
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Great Northern Basin pump house
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 20 Jun 1998
This single cylinder reciprocating pump was being installed with the intention of connecting it to a high speed steam engine. I have no idea if this was ever completed and whether it worked satisfactorily. I would welcome any news.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.02036
Longitude
-1.324948