First [-third] Report On The Coals Suited To The Steam Navy; Volume 1

By Henry Thomas De la Beche

This historic report, "First -third] Report On The Coals Suited To The Steam Navy, Volume 1," delves into the suitability of various coal types for use in steam-powered naval vessels. Authored by Henry Thomas De La Beche, Baron Lyon Playfair Playfair, and the Museum of Practical Geology, the document provides a detailed analysis of coal properties and their impact on naval operations.

Offering a glimpse into 19th-century technological and scientific considerations, this report is an invaluable resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the evolution of naval power and the utilization of natural resources. It presents a meticulous examination of the fuels that powered the ships that shaped global maritime history.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1178911667
• ISBN13: 9781178911664
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.4" x 9.7"