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Pollock, David
1932
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Modern shipbuilding and the men engaged in it
$aLondon :$bE. & F. N. Spon, $c1884.
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"Modern Shipbuilding and the Men Engaged in It" by David Pollock is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book reviews the advancements in steamship design and construction, focusing particularly on the merchant marine. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the significant progress made in the shipbuilding industry, including notable shipyards and statistics related to maritime operations. The opening of the work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of recent progress in steamship construction. It discusses the historical context, highlighting the impact of the "Great Eastern" and detailing the evolution of ships' dimensions and materials used, notably the transition from wood to iron and steel construction. Pollock emphasizes the economic and structural advantages of modern designs, as well as the increasing size and efficiency of steamships. The text serves as an introduction to the overarching themes of technological innovation and the historical development of the shipbuilding industry, establishing a foundation for the chapters that follow, which will delve deeper into these multiple facets of maritime advancements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/cu31924030900835
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