Ocean Steamships / A popular account of their construction, development, management and appliances

The work traces the technological and commercial evolution of ocean-going steamships from early experiments in steam propulsion to the late nineteenth-century liner, explaining engine developments, the adoption of screw propulsion, and material advances that improved speed and economy. It describes ship design and construction practices, shipyard organization, launching, and machinery installation, and addresses the financial and managerial challenges of building and operating fast passenger and mail services. Chapters examine performance, fuel and stoking issues, advances in propulsion and boilers, passenger accommodations and voyage experience, and include technical illustrations and comparative data to illuminate both engineering and operational aspects of steam navigation.