Isbn: 9781025275321 - american ship types: a review of the work, characteristics, and construction of ship types peculiar to the waters of the north american continent (5 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'American Ship Types' provides a comprehensive review of the design, construction, and functional characteristics of maritime vessels unique to the North American continent. This work explores the specialized ship types developed to meet the specific demands of American waters, ranging from the Great Lakes to the major river systems and coastal routes. The text details the evolution of vessel design, examining how geography and commerce shaped the development of distinct craft such as bulk carriers, coastal steamers, and riverboats. Alfred Cecil Hardy explains the engineering innovations that allowed these ships to perform their specialized tasks efficiently, focusing on the structural requirements necessary for navigating diverse aquatic environments. Key topics include the technical specifications of various hulls, the integration of propulsion systems, and the role of these vessels in the industrial expansion of the era. This work remains an essential resource for those interested in maritime history, nautical engineering, and the technological heritage of North American transportation. It offers a detailed technical snapshot of ship construction during a pivotal era in naval architecture, highlighting the ingenuity required to master the waterways of the continent.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "American Ship Types" provides a comprehensive review of the design, construction, and functional characteristics of maritime vessels unique to the North American continent. This work explores the specialized ship types developed to meet the specific demands of American waters, ranging from the Great Lakes to the major river systems and coastal routes. The text details the evolution of vessel design, examining how geography and commerce shaped the development of distinct craft such as bulk carriers, coastal steamers, and riverboats. Alfred Cecil Hardy explains the engineering innovations that allowed these ships to perform their specialized tasks efficiently, focusing on the structural requirements necessary for navigating diverse aquatic environments. Key topics include the technical specifications of various hulls, the integration of propulsion systems, and the role of these vessels in the industrial expansion of the era. This work remains an essential resource for those interested in maritime history, nautical engineering, and the technological heritage of North American transportation. It offers a detailed technical snapshot of ship construction during a pivotal era in naval architecture, highlighting the ingenuity required to master the waterways of the continent.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…