Steamships and their story (eBook, ePUB) - Chatterton, Edward Keble
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Steamships and Their Story is a comprehensive and engaging chronicle of the evolution of steam-powered vessels, tracing their development from the earliest experimental boats to the grand ocean liners that transformed global travel and commerce. Authored by E. Keble Chatterton, this richly detailed volume delves into the technical innovations, engineering challenges, and human stories that shaped the age of steam navigation. The book explores the pioneering work of inventors like James Watt and Robert Fulton, the fierce competition between rival shipping companies, and the dramatic races…mehr

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Steamships and Their Story is a comprehensive and engaging chronicle of the evolution of steam-powered vessels, tracing their development from the earliest experimental boats to the grand ocean liners that transformed global travel and commerce. Authored by E. Keble Chatterton, this richly detailed volume delves into the technical innovations, engineering challenges, and human stories that shaped the age of steam navigation. The book explores the pioneering work of inventors like James Watt and Robert Fulton, the fierce competition between rival shipping companies, and the dramatic races across the Atlantic that captured the public imagination. With vivid descriptions and a wealth of historical anecdotes, Steamships and Their Story brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of steam navigation. Readers are taken aboard legendary vessels such as the Great Eastern, the Britannia, and the Lusitania, witnessing firsthand the advances in design, propulsion, and safety that revolutionized maritime travel. The narrative also highlights the crucial role steamships played in commerce, warfare, and migration, connecting continents and shaping the modern world. Illustrated with numerous photographs, diagrams, and period engravings, the book offers a visual feast for enthusiasts and historians alike. Chatterton's authoritative yet accessible style makes complex engineering concepts understandable, while his passion for the subject shines through on every page. Steamships and Their Story is not only a technical history but also a tribute to the visionaries, sailors, and shipbuilders who propelled humanity into a new era of exploration and connectivity. Whether you are a maritime enthusiast, a student of history, or simply fascinated by the romance of the sea, this book provides an absorbing and informative journey through the golden age of steam.

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