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U.S. Battleships

One the most comprehensive references available on the development of US battleships, starting in 1886, with Maine and Texas, continuing to South Carolina, the US Navy’s first dreadnought, through to the Montana-class of World War II, Friedman analyses the design and performance histories of this popular type.

Marine Electrical Equipment and Practice

Caters for marine engineer candidates for Department of Transport Certification as Marine Engineer Class One and Class Two. It covers the various items of ships' electrical equipment and explains operating principles. David McGeorge is a former lecturer in Marine Engineering at the College of Maritime Studies, Warsash, Southampton. He is the author of General Engineering …

U 155 - Das erste Untersee-Frachtschiff

Paul K nig, Kapit n des Norddeutschen Lloyd und Marineoffizier, beschreibt im vorliegenden Band die Fahrten des ersten Untersee-Frachtschiffes U 155 (Deutschland). Die Konstruktion von Handels-U-Booten wurde notwendig, da das Deutsche Reich im Ersten Weltkrieg aufgrund der englischen Seeblockade vom berseehandel weitestgehend abgeschnitten war. Vordringliches Ziel war es, strategisch wichtige Rohstoffe, die f r die …

Architectura Navalis Mercatoria

First published in 1768, this remarkable collection of sophisticated line drawings documents merchant and naval ships from various countries. 70 illustrations chart vessel dimensions, crew size, storage capabilities, and rigging.

Other Side Of The Night

After every disaster, someone has something to hide... A few minutes before midnight on April 14, 1912, the “unsinkable” RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage to New York, struck an iceberg. Less than three hours later she lay at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

Ships Of The White Star Line

The White Star Line was one of the most illustrious and controversial names in the history of passenger shipping. Its origins lay in Liverpool in the early 19th century, chartering sailing ships to Australia, but financial difficulties led to its takeover by Thomas Ismay in the 1860s. He was the founding father of the Oceanic …

Catalogue of the Roman Pottery in the Departments of Antiquities, British Museum

Marine Diesel Engines

The diesel engine is by far the most popular powerplant for boats of all sizes, both power and sail. With the right care and maintenance it is twice as reliable as the petrol engine as it has no electrical ignition system, which in the marine environment can suffer from the effects of damp surroundings. Self-sufficiency …

Herreshoff

Elegant by design and spectacular in performance, thirty-six iconic Herreshoff boats are showcased in magnificent photographs and original drawings.

The Science of Sailing Part 1 the attainable speed under sail

"The Science of Sailing", met als ondertitel "A Complete Guide to the Physics of Sailing and the Naval Architecture Governing the Performance of Sailing Yachts" betreft een serie boeken over de wetenschap van het zeilen en het ontwerp en het gedrag van zeilende vaartuigen. Het eerste deel met als aparte titel " The Attainable Speed …