HFF ~ The Steam Powered clock of St Helier

After having seen a Steam-powered clock in Vancouver, Canada we were pleasantly surprised at seeing one in St Helier, Jersey too. This one is called the Ariadne Steam Clock.
“The Jersey steam clock is a full-scale replica of the centre section of a paddle steamboat named the Ariadne. Although once powered by steam, a Jersey government document states that "the steam workings have been replaced with electrical fittings designed to provide the same functionality including the blowing of ‘steam’ at the appropriate times of the day." Wiki

The Vancouver clock is a hybrid, -powered from the downtown steam heating system and helped by electricity to operate the chain lift system - see escaping steam on that one.

See the full Jersey version in PiP 1 and my Vancouver clock in PiP 2.

Enjoy full size.

John FitzGerald, Pearl, Gabi Lombardo, gezginruh and 23 other people have particularly liked this photo

47 comments - The latest ones

Jo WaLo ^club

Interessante Motive zeigst du uns. HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Jo WaLo ^club

Thanks Jo.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

3 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful series Herb.
hFF

3 months ago.

Old Owl ^club

HFF, Herb. Have a fine day and a good weekend.

3 months ago. Edited 3 months ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

HFF, Herb and a good weekend! Like these pics!

3 months ago.

Gudrun ^club

Great to see these clocks preserved and fully functioning, very impressive! HFF and a good weekend.

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Yes, it is good that they still exist. I wonder if there are more?

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

3 months ago.

Diana Australis ^club

What fabulous and most interesting relics these are, Herb, and quite different. Thanks for the share.
Happy weekend to you..,D

3 months ago. Edited 3 months ago.

TOZ ^club

That's a great bit of kit Herb never seen one before.
HFF have a good day.
Gordon

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Well you live and learn Toz.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

3 months ago.

grobi358 ^club

Full speed ahead! HFF Herb!

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to grobi358 ^club

Thanks Karsten.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

3 months ago.

Ko Hummel ^club

nice symmetry, HFF Herb

3 months ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Fantastic capture of this beautiful looking clock. Thank you for the interesting informations, Herb ! HFF, wish you a fine weekend !

3 months ago.

Franck Chabal ^club

je ne connaissais pas du tout ce genre de mécanisme étonnant! Merci pour la découverte, HFF Herb!

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Franck Chabal ^club

We can all learn Franck.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

3 months ago.

Franck Chabal ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Oui, heureusement, la vie serait triste sans plus rien à découvrir !

3 months ago.

LutzP ^club

funny but interesting, nover have heard of anything like this

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to LutzP ^club

They are serious instruments my friend. Yes -funny now, too.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

3 months ago.

tiabunna ^club

Fascinating clocks, Herb. I must admit I'd not heard of steam clocks previously. HFF and have a good weekend.

3 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

I remember this from the past Herb,
wonderful capture and interesting notes, HFF and a good weekend!

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Yes, anybody visiting the island would see this in pride of place in St Helier.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

3 months ago.

Erhard Bernstein ^club

HFF!

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Erhard Bernstein ^club

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

3 months ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Amazing bit of kit. I have never really thought of steam driven clocks before.
HFF Herb. Have a great weekend.

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

..and not a rod or wheel to be seen Pete. I thought they were interesting too.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

3 months ago.

Mario Vargas ^club

love more the PIP1, wow, great history for sure, HFF Herb

3 months ago.

LotharW ^club

Klasse Herb. Das ist eine Neuigkeit für mich. Ipernity bildet :-) HFF!

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Thanks Lothar. Yes, we are never too old to learn. Glad you liked them.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

3 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

Beautiful all Herb

Have a nice Friday!

3 months ago.

Ernst Doro ^club

Dampf-Uhr - nie gehört und gesehen!
HFF und ein fröhliches WE!

3 months ago.

Ria V. ^club

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Herb!

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Ria V. ^club

Thanks for this Ria.

Belated HFF to you too. Herb

3 months ago.

Dinesh ^club

Rare and beautiful, I never saw one steam powered.....

HFF Best wishes

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Dinesh ^club

We live and learn Dinesh.

Belated HFF, Herb

3 months ago.

Christa1004 ^club

...to always have the right time.... HFF Herb.

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

As long as we can make steam I suspect.

Belated HFF, Herb

3 months ago.

Erika+Manfred ^club

HFF, enjoy the weekend

3 months ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

HFF and have a great weekend!

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Thanks for this Markus.

Belated HFF, Herb

3 months ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

I was fascinated to see that steam clock Herb. HFF and happy weekend.

3 months ago.

trester88 ^club

Heiße Uhr.
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Herb!

3 months ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Outstanding shot and PIPs!

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Cheers William.

Herb

3 months ago.

gezginruh ^club

Very nice series,Herb! Impressive clocks!
HFF and have a nice weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun

3 months ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

belated HFF and a good WE to you, Herb!

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Gabi Lombardo ^club

Thanks and belated HFF to you too, Herb

3 months ago.

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