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George Jardine & Son (1895)

Location:

SS St. Louis
New York City: Manhattan, NY US
Organ ID: 57919

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Yachts and other Ocean-Going Vessels
  • The organ is no longer at this location; destroyed, dispersed, relocated or taken in trade.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 6 ranks. 1 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In center chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 1
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 27
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on February 22, 2016:

"An electric motor blows the bellows, but action current is obtained from a small storage battery. The current used is very light, being only two volts, or less than that used for electric bells." The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Sept. 1, 1895

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

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