History And Description Of The Steamship Great Britain

""History and Description of the Steamship Great Britain"" is a book written by Christopher Claxton in 1845. The book provides a detailed account of the construction and operation of the steamship Great Britain, which was built in Bristol for the Great Western Steamship Company. The author provides a comprehensive history of the ship, including its design, construction, and launch. He also describes the ship's maiden voyage and subsequent voyages, as well as its technical features, such as its propulsion system, navigation equipment, and accommodations for passengers and crew. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the ship's design and operation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of steamship technology or the development of maritime transportation in the 19th century.To Which Are Added, Remarks On The Comparative Merits Of Iron And Wood As Materials For Ship Building.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.