You have already seen this device, probably in some old movie: it is called engine order telegraph and it was used on the deck of a vessel to request a certain desired speed from the engine room.
The dials of the two telegraphs are different only for the language used, but “ahead” is on the left above and on the right below.See also: Neri Group - D'Alesio Group
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How wonderful - must be great if there were something alike to be applied to life itself.
Please have a good new week.
daily athens
Interesting post and great photos VP. Thanks for these.
I wonder why "ahead" is on opposite sides of the two telegraphs. Was that mentioned?
It looks like a beautiful piece of art.
I love the second one against that great blue background.
@ Jack - They have twin dials: the first device is seen from the left, the second one from the right.
You are right---I have seen this device in many old movies and maritime museums. Great post. MB
I've seen it on ships. Now I suppose they are collectors items...
Oh, you lost me, VP! Such a technical message...Nice photos!
Telegraphs! I never knew the name.
Yes, I remember such orders being barked aboard ship in the old movies.
Funny to see these familiar Italian words not in a musical score.
I never knew the name either. Thanks VP, they are really cool.
I love the ship lingo and culture I learn from your posts! :D
Wonderful against that blue.
The devices are impressive, great pictures!
Léia
Speriamo che i comandanti siano stati attenti...ciao, Arianna!
Great images, love even the BLUE background, and an interesting post.
Ich mag diese Art von technischen Details.
nice.
Believe it or not, I have one of these at home. It's a long story. :-D Nice to look at but no idea what to do with it, though.
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