The Advent of Steam: The Merchant Steamship before 1900 (Conway's History of the Ship)
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (708 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0785812709 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 190 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Each volume adopts a strong theme which allows it to stand alone, but throughout the series a strict chronological sequence has been maintained. Every significant ship type from the dawn of seafaring to the present day is analyzed in detailed and coherent essays. An unprecedented line-up of over one hundred leading maritime historians and specialists from around the world has been assembled to ensure that the work is informative, authoritative and fully international in outlook. CONWAY'S HISTORY OF THE SHIP is the first comprehensive and authoritative account of this technological and cultural phenomenon. From the Publisher CONWAY'S HISTORY OF THE SHIP The ship is probably the most influential tool in human history an
Follow the evolution of the steamship from the paddle steamer, to the screw-propelled vessel, to the introduction of the marine compound engine that cut fuel consumption and required less room on the ship. Conway's History of the Ship.. Also explained is the introduction of iron construction. The adoption of steam power in the United States, Europe, and the Far East is explored through original research and re-interpretation
A great study of a key period in maritime history J. Allison I am a great lakes shipwreck diver who is interested in understanding the history of the ships I dive on. I am also a mechanical engineer. This book presents a lot of details on the technology of steam ships as well as the economic imperatives that drove that technology. While great lakes shipping is not specifically touched on in this volume, much of the designs and equipment made their way on to the ships of the inland seas. It provides a compact, but detailed overview with lots of excellent illustrations and pictures.