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The Steam windlass, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910. Creator: UnknownThe Steam windlass, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910
Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus, 1608/1611. Creator: Albrecht DurerMartyrdom of Saint Erasmus, 1608/1611
The Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus, 1480 / 1490. Creator: UnknownThe Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus, 1480/1490
St Erasmus, c1400 (1964). Also known as St Elmo, Erasmus of Formiae is a Christian saint and martyr. Born in what is today Croatia in the 3rd century, he was martyred in c303
Apparatus for reducing dislocations, 1544. The subject is placed on a bed with a windlass at either end. Ropes are attached to the area of dislocation and force is applied by turning the windlass
Sectional view of a German mine, 1556Sectional view of a German mine showing the method of sinking shafts and driving horizontal galleries, 1556. A windlass is used to raise and lower men, materials and spoil
Sectional view of a mine showing shafts and galleries, 1556. At the surface of each shaft is a winch or windlass for raising and lowering loads
Roller Bridge or inclined plane for transferring vessels from one level of waterway to another, 1737. Inclined planes were a cheaper alternative to locks