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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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The Advent of Steam, Basil Greenhill
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- Released
- 1993
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- Title
- The Advent of Steam
- Subtitle
- The Merchant Steamship Before 1900
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Basil Greenhill
- Publisher
- Brassey's
- Released
- 1993
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 200
- Series
- Description
- 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.