1851 Great Exhibition: Official Catalogue: Class VIII.: Joshua Truscott
289. TRUSCOTT, JOSHUA, 111 Fore Street, Devonport - Inventor.
Rotatory sprinkler, for watering roads and streets, or using liquid manure. When the water sinks below the axle, its action is that of a syphon.
Portable life-boat or raft, applicable to vessels which carry many passengers. It occupies a small space when closed; but when opened, it presents a large surface, sufficient to support many persons. In the event of a ship sinking, it could be opened out on the deck and made ready for use in a few minutes.