Steam at Sea: Two Centuries of Steam-Powered Ships
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (517 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0851776663 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Two Centuries of Steam Powered Ships" according to J J Desmond. I have followed steam ships for nearly eighty years and found in Griffiths' book much information that I had not previously come across. It is technically accurate and is presented in a readable style. Recommended for any old timer like myself who remembers the old liners and especially also for newcomers who want to know how steam power in ships developed over the years in Britain, on the Continent and in the United States.. Enjoyed it so much Beech Enjoyed it so much. A good book for the engineer in boat fans. Good descriptions of how various engines worked in addition to all the coolness of steam powered boats.
This illustrated work should be a useful reference for anyone interested in the story of the steamship, either commercial or naval.. But now, at the end of the 20th century, the age of steam is rapidly drawing to a close. It aims to tell the story of marine engineering development through the steamship and the job it did both in commercial and naval terms. In dealing with the long and slow evolution which is the story of steam, the book highlights all the signficant changes, such as the first innovations in Britain, the early developments