Report of the Select Committee: Appointed by the Legislative Council to Consider and Report Upon Plans for the Improvement of Port Elizabeth Harbour (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Safer harbors, clearer plans, and the Port Elizabeth question you’ll want answered.
This document compiles the proceedings of a 1880 Select Committee tasked with evaluating harbour improvements for Port Elizabeth. It tracks debates over jetty construction, the proposals of Sir John Coode, and the push for an authoritative review by engineers and commissions.
The report provides the committee’s findings on current landing and shipping risks, the potential benefits of new jetty works, and the desire to obtain expert opinions before committing significant funds. It includes correspondence between government bodies, harbor boards, and engineers, showing how plans evolved from initial recommendations to proposed commissions and alternate approaches.What you’ll experience in this edition:
- The timeline of government decisions on harbour improvements, including deferral and reconsideration
- Key letters and reports from engineers and officials about ideal jetty positions and outer works
- The debate over whether to proceed with Coode’s plans or explore safer, alternative designs
Ideal for researchers, students, and maritime history enthusiasts seeking a detailed view of how port improvement plans are proposed, debated, and refined through official channels.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the Harbour Improvement plans for the Port of Algoa Bay. The book is an assemblage of primary source materials including petitions from inhabitants of the Eastern Cape and correspondence between the Commissioner for Improving the Port and Harbour of Algoa Bay and the Honourable Commissioner of Public Works. The materials provide unique insight into the challenges of improving this South African port, including inadequate facilities for loading and unloading, lack of protection for ships, and the need for larger works to facilitate the increasing trade of the region. Thematic depth and ideas presented include the importance of consulting with a variety of experts when undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects and the need for careful consideration of long-term costs and benefits. Ultimately, this book is not only a valuable resource for understanding the history of port improvements in Algoa Bay but also a reminder of the importance of infrastructure development for economic growth and prosperity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332179800_0
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