Cardiff Docks
From Graces Guide
1907 Building of docks at Cardiff.
1907 Description of pumping plant at the South Dock, supplied by W. H. Allen, Son and Co, having three triple-expansion pumping engines of 900 indicated horse-power, direct coupled to three large centrifugal pumps, each capable of delivering 100,000 gallons of water per minute against an average head of 12 ft. at a mean speed of 105 rpm. Cylinders 19 in., 30 in., and 48 in. in diameter, with a 24-in. stroke.[1]
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