The Shipbuilding Industry Its History, Practice, Science and Finance (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Pollock

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656828064 ISBN 13: 9780656828067

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

From ancient canoes to modern turbine ships, explore how shipbuilding grew—from craft and timber to cutting‑edge propulsion systems.

This detailed volume traces the long arc of maritime design, highlighting the people, technologies, and events that shaped the industry. It blends histories of early vessels with the rise of steam turbines, offering insight into how efficiency, safety, and power transformed seafaring.

Readers will encounter a broad view of ship history, from Noah’s Ark to Phoenician traders, Greek and Roman galleys, and the ships that carried empires. The book also explains how engineers and shipyards on the Clyde and beyond advanced propulsion, tested turbines, and weighed them against traditional reciprocating engines. It uses period illustrations to illuminate the evolution of ship structure, design, and machinery.

• A chronological look at ancient and classical ships and what they reveal about early design.
• The development and testing of steam turbines in passenger and merchant vessels.
• Real‑world case studies of turbine adoption on Clyde steamers and cross‑channel services.
• Comparative discussions of propulsion systems, efficiency, and maintenance considerations.

Ideal for readers of maritime history, engineering, and the science behind ship propulsion.

About this title

About the Author

DAVID H. POLLOCK is an Adjunct Professor in the School of International Affairs at Carleton University, Ottawa.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656828064
• ISBN 13: 9780656828067
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 290