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The Ship Under Steam

The Ship Under Steam

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Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1163818860
ISBN13: 9781163818862
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ship Under Steam by G. Gibbard Jackson is a comprehensive historical account of the development of steam-powered ships. The book traces the evolution of steam propulsion from its early experimental stages to its widespread use in commercial shipping. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various types of steam engines used on ships and the technical challenges involved in their design and operation. The book also covers the social and economic impact of steam-powered ships, including their role in the expansion of global trade and the growth of naval power. With its detailed illustrations and technical explanations, The Ship Under Steam is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of maritime transportation and engineering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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