Our Ironclads And Merchant Ships (1874)

By Edmund Gardiner Fishbourne

Book Overview

""Our Ironclads and Merchant Ships"" is a historical book written by Edmund Gardiner Fishbourne in 1874. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of ironclad warships and merchant ships during the 19th century. The author gives a detailed description of the construction and design of these ships, as well as their role in naval warfare and commerce.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on ironclad warships, providing an overview of their history, design, and construction. The author also discusses the various types of ironclads, including turret ships, monitors, and ram ships. The second part of the book is dedicated to merchant ships, describing their evolution from wooden sailing vessels to steam-powered iron ships.Throughout the book, Fishbourne provides numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the technical aspects of shipbuilding. He also includes accounts of famous naval battles and the role that ironclads played in them.""Our Ironclads and Merchant Ships"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history, ship design, or the technological advancements of the 19th century. It provides a fascinating look at the development of these important ships and their impact on global commerce and warfare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164862219
• ISBN13: 9781164862215
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"