Treatise On Iron Ship Building

Treatise on Iron Ship Building: Its History and Progress (1865) is a comprehensive guide to the development of iron shipbuilding written by William Fairbairn. The book explores the history of shipbuilding from the earliest times to the present day, focusing specifically on the use of iron as a building material. Fairbairn discusses the advantages of iron ships over wooden ones, including their increased durability and strength, and provides detailed descriptions of the various methods used to construct iron ships.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of iron shipbuilding. The first section provides an overview of the history of shipbuilding, including the use of wood, iron, and other materials. Fairbairn then goes on to discuss the various types of iron ships, including steamships, paddle steamers, and sailing ships.The second section of the book focuses on the construction of iron ships, including the design process, the materials used, and the various techniques employed to build the ships. Fairbairn provides detailed descriptions of the various stages of construction, from the laying of the keel to the fitting out of the ship.The third section of the book covers the testing and launching of iron ships. Fairbairn discusses the various tests that were carried out to ensure the safety and seaworthiness of the ships, including the stability test, the strength test, and the speed trial.The final section of the book provides a detailed analysis of the economic and commercial aspects of iron shipbuilding. Fairbairn discusses the costs involved in building and operating iron ships, as well as the impact that these ships had on the shipping industry as a whole.Overall, Treatise on Iron Ship Building: Its History and Progress (1865) is a comprehensive and detailed guide to the development of iron shipbuilding, written by one of the leading experts in the field. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of shipbuilding or the development of the shipping industry.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.