The advent of steam : the merchant steamship before 1900
1993
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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.
Main title:
The advent of steam : the merchant steamship before 1900 / editor Robert Gardiner ; consulting editor Basil Greenhill.
Imprint:
London : Conway Maritime, 1993.
Collation:
190p.
ISBN:
9780851775630
Dewey class:
623.8243623.8224 623.822
Language:
English
BRN:
1413782