Historical information

Worthington Steam Pump
This type of horizontal duplex steam pump was most commonly made by Worthington-Simpson Ltd., England.
It was really two double-acting pumps placed side by side.
Worthington pumps of this size would feed a small boiler with water whilst larger similar pumps up to six feet long would be used to pump bulk liquids.

This type of horizontal duplex steam pump was most commonly made by Worthington-Simpson Ltd., England.
It was really two double-acting pumps placed side by side.
Worthington pumps of this size would feed a small boiler with water whilst larger similar pumps up to six feet long would be used to pump bulk liquids.

Significance

Historic - horizontal duplex steam pump made by Worthington - Simpson

Physical description

Steam Pump made of Steel, bronze

Inscriptions & markings

Worthington-Simson ltd
Newark-on-trent England
No 5073449
Size 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 4