The Capability Of Steam Ships: Based On The Mutual Relations Of Displacement, Power And Speed (1855)

By Charles Atherton

Book Overview

The Capability of Steam Ships: Based on the Mutual Relations of Displacement, Power and Speed is a book written by Charles Atherton and originally published in 1855. The book explores the capabilities of steam-powered ships and how they relate to their displacement, power, and speed. Atherton provides detailed calculations and data analysis to support his theories and ideas, making the book a valuable resource for naval engineers and shipbuilders of the time. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts presented. Overall, The Capability of Steam Ships is a comprehensive and insightful look into the technology and science behind steam-powered ships in the mid-19th century.Illustrated By Tables, Adapted For Mercantile Reference.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: 1437283837
• ISBN13: 9781437283839
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"