Patent Model Life Boat. Joseph Francis of New York (1801–93) made a name for himself in the 1840s and 1850s manufacturing light and sturdy corrugated-iron lifeboats and other nautical gear. This 1841 patent model shows his design for a wood or metal boat fitted with airtight copper tanks.

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Size: 3360px × 2231px
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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: industry, maritime, work