The advent of steam : the merchant steamship before 1900

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The advent of steam : the merchant steamship before 1900

editor Robert Gardiner ; consulting editor Basil Greenhill

(Conway's history of the ship)

Conway Maritime, c1993

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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The advent of steam power was one of the greatest innovations in maritime transport since the development of the three-masted ship. This book examines the history of the merchant steamship, from the introduction of the paddle to screw propulsion and the emergence of efficient compound engines.

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  • NCID
    BA62760029
  • ISBN
    • 0851775632
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    190 p.
  • Size
    31 cm
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