Project Gutenberg 2018-05-03 Public domain in the USA. 140 Buell, Augustus C. 1847 1904 06003490 The Memoirs of Charles H. Cramp E-text prepared by deaurider, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The Memoirs of Charles H. Cramp" by Augustus C. Buell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and contributions of Charles Henry Cramp, a prominent figure in naval architecture and shipbuilding during a transformative period in America's maritime history. It captures his personal journey alongside the evolution of naval engineering, linking his professional milestones to key historical events and technological advancements. The opening of the memoir establishes the impressive scope of Cramp's life, highlighting his significance in the shipbuilding industry from colonial times to the late 19th century. It discusses the early development of shipbuilding in Philadelphia and the role of innovative figures like Paul Jones, setting a foundation for Cramp's eventual rise in the field. The text delves into the historical context of naval architecture, illustrating Philadelphia's importance as a shipbuilding hub, and introduces Cramp's family lineage, which was steeped in this trade. As readers embark on this memoir, they gain an appreciation for both Cramp's achievements and the rich narrative of American naval history that unfolds throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Cramp, Charles Henry, 1828-1913 Naval architects -- United States -- Biography VM Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology 460757 2025-07-22T15:05:03.850315 text/html 458206 2018-05-03T12:27:40 text/html 2367042 2025-07-22T15:05:10.123208 application/epub+zip 2370697 2025-07-22T15:05:05.231258 application/epub+zip 235146 2025-07-22T15:05:04.560247 application/epub+zip 2480183 2025-07-22T15:05:13.881196 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2467401 2025-07-22T15:05:09.397192 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324618 2022-08-25T16:28:40.645956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 423036 2025-07-22T15:05:03.145242 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 422992 2020-06-15T00:08:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19181 2025-07-22T15:05:14.016253 application/rdf+xml 16355 2025-07-22T15:05:04.646196 image/jpeg 2282 2025-07-22T15:05:04.604191 image/jpeg 149225 2020-06-15T00:08:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 2341021 2018-05-03T12:31:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 2397250 2025-07-22T15:05:03.956219 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia