33711 - Hand Water Pump - 25mm

Ancient force pumps could be used to remove water from the bilge, provide water to clean the deck or provide water to combat fire.

Force pumps could be made of either wood or bronze. Based on ancient texts, it seems that bronze was the preferred material since it lasted longer and was more easily transported. Wood was easier to build, put together, and repair but was not as durable as bronze. Because these were high-value objects, few are found in shipwrecks; they were often recovered after the ship sank. Force pumps were fairly simple in their construction consisting of a cylinder, a piston, and a few valves. Water would fill the cylinder after which the piston would descend into the cylinder, causing the water to move to a higher placed pipe.

Specifications :
Size: H 25mm (63/64 inch) x W 25mm (63/64 inch)
Finish: Bronzed
Material: Metal
Package Qty: 2