The Advent of Steam: The Merchant Steamship Before 1900

BASIL GREENHILL

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The advent of steam power was one of the greatest innovations in maritime transport since the development of the three-masted ship. This book examines the history of the merchant steamship, from the introduction of the paddle to screw propulsion and the emergence of efficient compound engines.

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