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The advent of steam : the merchant steamship before 1900
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The advent of steam : the merchant steamship before 1900
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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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Title
The advent of steam : the merchant steamship before 1900
Authors
Gardiner, Robert, 1949-
Subjects
Steam-navigation--History.
Steamboats--History--19th century.
Language
English
Published
Annapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press, 1993.
Publication Desc
190 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ;
Series
Conway's history of the ship
Dimensions
31 cm.