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The "Providence" steam capstan-windlass. (Model.) — Cont'd, 

 ing-gear of windlass, and friction-levers being all within reach. 

 (4.) The windlass can be set up in the shop, and every part 

 (including engibes, friction-stands, deck-pipes, and bits) bolted 

 to its place and marked, so that when set up on ship-board each 

 part must come to its place without trouble or delay." 



Model of hand-capstan or windlass. 



Made with one double-acting lever and adapted for weighing anchors, 

 hauling vessels from shores when stranded, setting up rigging, 

 &c. Exhibited by Frederick S. Allen, Cuttyhunk, Mass. 



Model of capstan or windlass. 



Has two levers and is especially adapted to fishing vessels. The 

 power can be applied to two teeth of the ratchet at the same 

 time by the links on the push pawls of the levers. Exhibited 

 by Frederick S. Allen, Cuttyhunk, Mass. 



Model of hand-capstan. 



The brakes can always be hinged for action so that in the darkest 

 night there need be no delay in revolving the capstan. The 

 capstan is simple in construction and can be easily repaired. 

 Exhibited by Frederick S. Allen, Cuttyhunk, Mass. 



33. Steerers. 



Eichardson's challenge steerer. 



This steering-wheel was patented May 30, 1882. It is used to a 

 considerable extent on fishing vessels, and is said to be much 

 in favor in New England. Exhibited by Nathan Eichardson, 

 Gloucester, Mass. 



Eudder-yoke. 



Made of brass, polished. Length, 14£ inches. Middletown, Conn. 

 57,552. Wilcox, Crittenden & Co. 



34. Compasses, logs, etc. 



eltchie liquid compass. 



U. S. Fish Commission. 39,385. Compasses of this kind are now 

 extensively used on fishing vessels from New England. 



Brass compass. 



Wooden box-case. Diameter of compass, 1\ inches; box, 10 inches 

 square and 7 inches deep. U. S. Fish Commission. 39,384. 

 For use in rough weather. 



