1851 Great Exhibition: Official Catalogue: Class VIII.: T. Scott Russell
127. RUSSELL, T. SCOTT, 37 Great George Street, Westminster — Inventor.
Model of ships constructed on the wave principle:-
1. War steamer, with paddle-wheels, constructed by Messrs. Robinson and Russell, at Millwall, showing the new patent system of armament, which enables a steamer to carry double the usual armament; capable of being fired parallel to the keel. This vessel is 550 tons; has 160 horse power; steams 15.5 miles an hour when light, and 13.5 when at her deepest immersion, with stores, ammunition, water, and provisions, and fuel for 2,500 miles.
2. War steamer, with paddle-wheels, on the same principle, of 1,200 tons, and 400-horse power; armament, twelve 68-pounders.
3. Paddle-wheel frigate, on the wave principle; same class as the "Terrible."
4. Sailing corvette, on the same principle, proposed by Captain Fishbourne, and constructed by Dr. Phipps.
5. Various models of yachts and steamers, on the same principle.