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Title: Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Ralph and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the longstanding legacy of the Scott family in shipbuilding, detailing their contributions to both sailing ships and steamships over two hundred years, starting from the early 18th century. It provides insights into the evolution of ship design, the impact of technological advancements, and the significance of Greenock as a maritime center. The opening of the book sets the stage for the Scotts' remarkable journey in the shipbuilding industry. It highlights the firm's inception in 1711 and outlines the gradual growth of their operations, focusing on their pivotal role in advancing shipbuilding techniques. The text introduces several key figures, beginning with John Scott, the founder, and discusses the transition from traditional sailing vessels to steam-powered ships, emphasizing the challenges and innovations faced by the family throughout the centuries. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the broader implications of their work for maritime trade and naval architecture in Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
EBook No.: 54667
Published: May 6, 2017
Downloads: 278
Language: English
Subject: Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
Subject: Shipbuilding -- Great Britain
LoCC: Naval science: Naval architecture, Shipbuilding, Marine engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Ralph and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the longstanding legacy of the Scott family in shipbuilding, detailing their contributions to both sailing ships and steamships over two hundred years, starting from the early 18th century. It provides insights into the evolution of ship design, the impact of technological advancements, and the significance of Greenock as a maritime center. The opening of the book sets the stage for the Scotts' remarkable journey in the shipbuilding industry. It highlights the firm's inception in 1711 and outlines the gradual growth of their operations, focusing on their pivotal role in advancing shipbuilding techniques. The text introduces several key figures, beginning with John Scott, the founder, and discusses the transition from traditional sailing vessels to steam-powered ships, emphasizing the challenges and innovations faced by the family throughout the centuries. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the broader implications of their work for maritime trade and naval architecture in Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
EBook No.: 54667
Published: May 6, 2017
Downloads: 278
Language: English
Subject: Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
Subject: Shipbuilding -- Great Britain
LoCC: Naval science: Naval architecture, Shipbuilding, Marine engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.