Modern shipbuilding and the men engaged in it

Pollock

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9782528122983
• Topic: Tecnologia e ingegneria
• Subtopic: Seconda guerra mondiale

Modern Shipbuilding and the Men Engaged in It is a comprehensive and richly detailed exploration of the shipbuilding industry at the turn of the twentieth century. Authored by a knowledgeable observer of the field, the book delves into the technical, social, and economic aspects of ship construction during a period of rapid industrial advancement. It offers an in-depth look at the evolution of ship design, from wooden sailing vessels to the iron and steel leviathans that dominated the seas in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The narrative covers every stage of shipbuilding, from the initial design and planning to the intricate processes of laying down the keel, assembling the hull, and outfitting the finished vessel with engines and equipment. The book pays special attention to the skilled craftsmen, engineers, and laborers whose expertise and dedication made these engineering marvels possible. Through vivid descriptions and firsthand accounts, readers gain insight into the daily lives, working conditions, and camaraderie of the men who toiled in the shipyards. The author also examines the organization and management of shipyards, the impact of technological innovations such as steam power and steel construction, and the challenges faced by the industry in adapting to new demands and global competition. Illustrated with diagrams, photographs, and technical drawings, Modern Shipbuilding and the Men Engaged in It serves as both a historical record and a tribute to the ingenuity and perseverance of those who built the ships that powered commerce, exploration, and naval power. It is an invaluable resource for historians, maritime enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the industrial heritage of shipbuilding.

Table of contents

• MODERN SHIPBUILDING AND THE MEN ENGAGED IN IT:
• PREFACE.
• CONTENTS.
• PORTRAITS AND BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES.
• CHAPTER I. RECENT PROGRESS IN STEAMSHIP CONSTRUCTION.
• CHAPTER II. SPEED AND POWER OF MODERN STEAMSHIPS.
• CHAPTER III. SAFETY AND COMFORT OF MODERN STEAMSHIPS.
• CHAPTER IV. PROGRESS IN THE SCIENCE OF SHIPBUILDING.
• CHAPTER V. PROGRESS IN METHODS OF SHIPYARD WORK.
• CHAPTER VI. DESCRIPTIONS OF SOME NOTABLE SHIPYARDS.
• CHAPTER VII. OUTPUT OF TONNAGE IN THE PRINCIPAL DISTRICTS.
• CHAPTER VIII. THE PRODUCTION OF LARGE STEAMSHIPS.
• APPENDIX. CALCULATING INSTRUMENTS.
• FOOTNOTES: