Chatham in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

30 CWT ‘Cochrane’ Steam Hammer

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 5, 2018

1. 30 CWT ‘Cochrane’ Steam Hammer Marker

Inscription.
30 CWT ‘Cochrane’ Steam Hammer
Andrew Barclay Sons & Co Ltd, Kilmarnock

Anchors were made by a process known as forging. Iron bars, heated in a furnace, were joined together and hammered into shape by anchor smiths. No.1 Smithery's first hammers were hand-powered. Steam hammers, first developed during the 1840's, were quickly introduced at Chatham, enabling larger anchors and other metal items to be forged in the Smithery.

This single-pedestal hammer was installed during the 1950's and used for light forging. During the 20th century, most of the Dockyard's machine tools were painted light green.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 51° 23.765′ N, 0° 31.722′ E. Marker is in Chatham, England, in Medway. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Western Avenue and Main Gate Road, on the left when traveling north. Located in Historic Dockyard Chatham. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatham, England ME4 4TZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Propeller, RFA Reliant, c.1954 (a few steps from this marker); No. 1 Smithery, 1808 (within shouting distance of this marker); Plate Bending Rolls, 1913 (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Steam Hammer, 1955 (within shouting distance of this marker); Timber Seasoning Sheds, 1774 (within shouting distance of this marker); No. 3 Covered Slip, 1838 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mast Houses & Mould Loft (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); No. 3 Dry Dock, 1820; No. 4 Dry Dock, 1840 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatham.

Also see . . .
1. Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust. (Submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Chatham Dockyard Historical Society. (Submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Chatham Dockyard on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 5, 2018

2. 30 CWT ‘Cochrane’ Steam Hammer & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.