Practical Ship Production (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- Practical Ship Production (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- A. W. Carmichael
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 026070525X
- ISBN 13
- 9780260705259
- Item weight
- 589 grams
Practical Ship Production delivers practical, how‑to guidance for building steel ships
Learn the essential principles of ship design and the production steps that turn plans into seaworthy vessels. This edition emphasizes practical methods for fast, reliable construction, using clear explanations suitable for engineers, draftsmen, and shipyard workers.
The book presents a concise, experience‑based overview of how ships are designed and built, with emphasis on converting existing plans into ready‑to‑launch vessels. It covers the main topics a naval architect or builder must know, from buoyancy and stability to framing, shell plating, bulkheads, foundations, and the layout of shipyards. Illustrations and sketches support the explanations, showing typical constructions and common details without presenting working drawings.- The core concepts of ship requirements, stability, propulsion, steering, strength, and endurance.
- The structure of ships, including framing, shell plating, bulkheads, and foundations.
- Practical steps in ship production, from ordering materials to fitting out and launching.
- How shipyards are planned and run, with attention to equipment, processes, and personnel.
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