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Inspired by the Propeller block in 500 Quilt Blocks. I resized it to 9 inches square, and ended up strip piecing and using the 2 square method for the HSTs. Came together super fast!
One of the propellers of Turbinia, the first ship in the world to be driven by steam turbine. Discovery Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
as climate change continues to wreak havoc on the planet, people are seeking more efficient sources of renewable energy. while new technologies are developed each year to combat the issue, one ancient source of energy continues to surpass them all. that’s right, wind power continues to be one of the most cost-effective and efficient sources of sustainable energy available. however this simple technology has been perfected over the years and new and improved models continue to emerge. here is a look at the state of wind power today, from the biggest most ambitious projects to small and humble designs for personal use.
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A propeller from the record-breaking ocean liner SS United States tied on her deck behind one of her bent railings. The SS United States was retired from service in 1969 and has been tied up in South Philadelphia, PA since 1996.
Day 12 - Salt Island - Virgin Islands Vacation ~
RMS Rhone - An ocean steamer, 310 feet in length sank off Salt Island during an extremely violent hurricane in 1867. After 117 years of silent slumber in 20-80 feet of water, this great ship remains remarkably intact with much of her decking, rigging, steam engine and propeller still visible.
Grumman Avenger II Torpedo Bomber. Taken at North Weald Air field, Essex, for a 90th anniversary in 2006.
Ships Propeller from the 1905 Wreck of the Norweigian Steamship Lief Eriksson in Georgetown South Carolina
The ship that this propeller belonged to, couldn't possible get to far. This picture is taken near the castle ruin of Kronoberg.
of course I had to try and fold the propeller box from julia schönhuber's caleidoscopic paper : )
I think the left design is just right for this model. it even provides helpful references from the printed pattern.
This is the spare propeller lying in the stern area.
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