Excerpt from An Introductory Outline of the Practice of Ship-Building, &C. &C
Tns Ahthor of this Introductory Outline of the Con struction of a Ship, in the execution of his duty, has to instruct the Students at the School of Naval Architecture at Ports mouth, in the Practice of Ship Building; he also gives occa sional explanations on the same subject to the Students at the Royal Naval College. He has printed the following Outline under the hope that it will prove useful to both Establishments to the former, as afl'ording some little assistance in overcoming the first steps in the practical part of their profession; and to the latter, as containing probably sufficient for their present information.
In the first part, he has explained the general connexion of the several principal parts of a ship, from the keel upwards. Secondly, he has entered somewhat more at large into the de scription of the different timbers which compose the vaxious parts, and the manner. In which they are put together and fastened, both in the old and new modes of building. And lastly, he has added a short Vocabulary of the principal English terms used in ship-building, together with the corresponding terms in other languages, which last he has thought may prove useful to oflicers on foreign stations.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive overview of ship construction, providing a detailed examination of the various components and materials used in building a ship. It begins by outlining the general principles of ship design, including the different types of hulls and the forces that act upon them. The author then delves into the practical aspects of ship construction, describing the various timbers and planks that are used, as well as the methods of assembling and fastening them together. The book also covers the different types of planking and sheathing that are used to protect the hull from the elements and from damage. Throughout the book, the author provides historical context and insights into the evolution of ship construction techniques, offering a unique perspective on the subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282145262_0
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