Ship's Telegraph (E.O.T)

Communication between the ship's pilot and the engine room in the late 19th century to the mid-20th-century was made with a system called an Engine Order Telegraph (E.O.T.) or ship's telegraph. The equipment has two parts, the Bridge Section and the Engine Room Section. The Bridge Section is usually mounted onto a pedestal, and the Engine Room Section is attached to a vertical surface. The standard marine commands are printed or stamped around the face of the dial and indicated by a pointer or arrow that is usually moved by a rotating brass section or handle.

The ship’s pilot stationed on the Bridge of a vessel sends his Orders for speed and direction to the Engine Room with the E.O.T. He moves the lever or levers, depending on the number of engines the ship has, to change the indicator on the Bridge Section’s dial to point in the new direction and speed of travel. This change causes the Orders to be duplicated on the Engine Room Section’s dial and a bell or bells to signal the change at the same time. The engineer then adjusts the ship’s engines and steering equipment to follow the pilot’s Order. Crafted by skilled artisans, this item is a working replica of a true old-world ship telegraph that provided a time saving communication link between the pilothouse and the ship's engine room.

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Add old-world charm to your home decor with the 56" Nautical Brass Ship Telegraph from Everything Nautical. Ship’s Telegraph It is made of solid polished brass and contains telegraph markings that are visible and readable. It also has detents that hold the handles at each point, and makes the classic "ding" sound as the lever is moved to an order. This telegraph is assembled, well packaged, and ready to be displayed. An impressive 56" tall, it would make a great nautical statement in your family room, living room, at the office, or in a restaurant.