hoisthouse
hoisthouse 'A large building near the shaft containing huge drums around which cables are wound. The drums are connected to manually controlled electric motors, and the cables are connected to enclosed platforms which can be moved up and down the shaft.' Not Used Not used Withdrawn Checked...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/35554 |
| Summary: | hoisthouse 'A large building near the shaft containing huge drums around which cables are wound. The drums are connected to manually controlled electric motors, and the cables are connected to enclosed platforms which can be moved up and down the shaft.' Not Used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Wed 22 Apr 2015 |
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