Clearing Screw

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A diver stands below the waterline, clearing seaweed from the propeller of a boat, to restore its rotation

Clearing the screw.

Artist

Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subject:: Narratives
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Engraver:: Pearson
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: University of California Libraries, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Under the waves; or, diving in deep waters: a tale
Author:: Ballantyne, Robert Michael
Publisher:: London: James Nisbet and Co., 1887
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Description:

A diver in standard diving gear stands on a temporary platform just below the waterline at the stern of a vessel, clearing seaweed from the propeller to restore its rotation.

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{{cite web | title=Clearing Screw | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/clearing-screw/ | author=Unknown | year=1887 | access-date=July 28, 2026 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}