Onwards the end eighteenth century American inventors turned their attention to the problem of navigation by steam, and to one of them, Robert Fulton, the credit of having invented the steamboat is usually given.
An edition of Steam-ships
(1910)
Steam-ships
the story of their development to the present day.
by R. A. Fletcher
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November 23, 2011 | History
History of the steam ship from early experiments to modern (1910) steam ships. It contains 150 photos and illustrations. Among the subjects are the Navy's use of steam powered ships although the main subject of the book is the civil use of steam ships. Good chapter on the use of steam ships for transatlantic service. Full chapters dedicated to the development of both iron and steel ships
Publish Date
1910
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J.B. Lippincott Co.
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Shipbuilding, Steamboats, transatlantic shipsPeople
Robert Fulton, James Rumsay, John Fitch, Samuel Morey, Moses RogersTimes
1472-1910Showing 4 featured editions. View all 4 editions?
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Steam-ships: the story of their development to the present day.
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| November 23, 2011 | Edited by Alberto Ramirez C. | Edited without comment. |
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