Overshot Collection

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K
531489 Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Boeing EC-135J Stratotanker 62-3584
United States Air Force (USAF) - Boeing EC-135J Stratotanker 62-3584 (MSN 18567), airborne command post. (Overshot runway at Pope AFB, NC, undercarriage collapsed)

Each Arrow Overshot His Head Illustration By E Boyd Smith From The Book Myths From Many Lands Published 1912

Overshot and undershot waterwheels, 19th century.. Overshot and undershot waterwheels, 19th century, including examples designed by John Smeaton and Peter Nouaille. Copperplate engraving by W

Illustration of overshot water wheel and undershot water wheel

An Overshot Mill, James Ward, 1769-1859, British

Different forms of blast furnace. Bellows supplying draught are powered by overshot water wheel. From Vannocio Biringuccio De la Pirotechnia, Venice 1540

Hydrodynamics: 2) Fountain: 3) Persian wheel or Noria: 4) Archimedes Screw: 5) Chain pump: 6&7) Suction and force pumps: 8) Fire engine: 10, 11, 12) Undershot

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556

Perpetual motion: Grindstone driven, via work and spur, by an overshot water wheel. An Archimedean screw raises the used water to the reservoir, and the whole is supposed to work by perpetual motion

Landscape with Village Fete (detail). Oil on canvas. Centre right is a forge or furnace powered by an overshot waterwheel. Lucas van Valckenhorgh (1530-1597) Flemish painter. Rocks Industry Leat

A rag-and-chain pump powered by an overshot water wheel being used to drain a mine. On the right is a detail of the tube of the pump

Multiple suction pumps, powered by an overshot water wheel through a spur wheel and lantern, being used to raise water from a mine

Overshot water wheel turning the cam-shaft of a stamping mill being used to turn the crush ore to begin the process of extracting metal from the ore won from a mine

Stamping mills powered by and overshot water wheel being used to crush ore to begin the process of extracting metal from the ore won from a mine

Raising water from a mine using two sets of overshot water wheels and suction pumps. From De re metallica, by Agricola, pseudonym of Georg Bauer (Basle, 1556). Woodcut

Assorted machines and equipment, 1858 C016 / 8984
Assorted machines and equipment. 19th-century artworks of various ancient and modern technologies and machinery. Three water wheels are shown: (undershot, top left; overshot)

WATER WHEEL. Overshot water wheel. Engraving from Oliver Evans The Young Millwright and Millers Guide

Switzerland - Overshot Watermill near Salvan. The directed water jet has been temporarily moved away from the wheel whilst the mill is taken out of operation. In the Valais region. Date: circa 1910s

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From ancient civilizations to modern technology, the concept of 'overshot' has left its mark throughout history. In aviation, the Boeing EC-135J Stratotanker 62-3584 showcases the power and precision maneuvers. Meanwhile, in the 19th century, overshot and undershot waterwheels revolutionized industries with their efficient energy conversion. Illustrations from various sources depict the diverse applications mechanisms. E Boyd Smith's captivating illustration portrays arrows dramatically overshooting their targets, showcasing both skill and danger. Similarly, an illustration highlights the contrasting designs and undershot water wheels, emphasizing their distinct advantages. James Ward's painting captures an overshot mill in action during Britain's industrial era while a blast furnace powered by an overshot water wheel demonstrates its role in iron production. The ingenuity continues with mule-powered sugar mills utilizing vertical rollers for efficient processing. Hydrodynamics further explore different forms of harnessing water power: fountains mesmerize with cascading beauty; Persian wheels or Norias provide irrigation solutions; Archimedes Screw lifts water effortlessly; chain pumps ensure effective drainage systems. The perpetual motion concept intertwines with overshots as grindstones are driven tirelessly by these mighty water wheels. Even landscapes come alive as depicted in paintings like 'Landscape with Village Fete, ' where a forge thrives thanks to this ingenious mechanism. Intriguingly versatile yet historically significant, 'overshot' remains a testament to human innovation across time.