The Forms Of Ships And Boats: Hints Experimentally Derived On Some Of The Principles Regulating Ship Building

By William Bland

Book Overview

""The Forms of Ships and Boats: Hints Experimentally Derived on Some of the Principles Regulating Ship Building"" is a book written by William Bland in 1868. The book provides a detailed analysis of the different forms and shapes of ships and boats, with a focus on the principles that govern shipbuilding. Bland draws upon his extensive experience as a shipbuilder to offer insights into the design and construction of ships, covering topics such as hull shape, stability, and propulsion. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of shipbuilding or the principles of naval architecture. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both experts and laypeople alike. Overall, ""The Forms of Ships and Boats"" is a valuable contribution to the literature on shipbuilding and an important historical document in its own right.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and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: 112075982X
• ISBN13: 9781120759825
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"