The Capability of Steam Ships, Based on the Mutual Relations of Displacement, Power, and Speed: Illustrated by Tables, Adapted for Mercantile Reference
The Capability of Steam Ships, Based on the Mutual Relations of Displacement, Power, and Speed: Illustrated by Tables, Adapted for Mercantile Reference
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854 Excerpt: ...the hazard of employing ships of a larger size than the trade will adequately employ all the year round and ensure being fully loaded, with the least possible detention in port. The differences of Cost above set forth, and the further considerations above referred to, shew to what an extent the pecuniary prosperity of ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854 Excerpt: ...the hazard of employing ships of a larger size than the trade will adequately employ all the year round and ensure being fully loaded, with the least possible detention in port. The differences of Cost above set forth, and the further considerations above referred to, shew to what an extent the pecuniary prosperity of any steam-ship enterprise is dependent on the judgment of its Directorial management, particularly as respects the contract obligations as to Speed, that may be profitably incurred, in consideration of the remuneration to be received; the suitable adaptation of the Size of the vessel to the commercial demands of the service, and, giving due attention to the dynamic Quality of the steam-ship stock in which the capital of the concern may be invested. We now proceed to the consideration of Vessels of unprecedented or hypothetical Magnitude. It will be observed that the foregoing tabular statements, as originally compiled in 1852, do not embrace the consideration of vessels exceeding 10,000 tons Displacement. Such, however, is the commercial enterprise of the present time, 1854, that a merchant vessel intended to have a Deep-draught Displacement of about 25,000 tons (being about five times the Displacement of the largest ship in the British Navy, ) is now actually in progress of construction, this and other projects involving obligations by far surpassing the ordinary progress of speculative advancement are now before the public, recognized as enterprises commercially worthy of support. Modern achievements may undoubtedly induce the anticipation of further advancement; in regard to which, we may assign no limit. The subject matter, which we have undertaken to investigate, is not the limitation of possibilities in steamship navigation, but, calculat..
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New in New jacket. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare Biblio” with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1855. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: -English, Pages: -153. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request.
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