Lundborg Charles (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a scientific approach to shipbuilding, proposing a radical departure from traditional ship design to achieve unprecedented speed and efficiency. Building on the foundation of centuries-old naval innovation, the author utilizes principles of fluid dynamics to craft a vessel that prioritizes hull sharpness at the waterline while maintaining ample displacement. The book's historical perspective traces the evolution of naval architecture, highlighting the limitations of existing ship designs. It delves into the laws of resistance and friction in water, demonstrating the significance of submerged versus surface resistance. The author also examines the problem of propeller shaft support and offers a solution that enhances both safety and performance. This book's groundbreaking insights offer an invaluable resource for advancing the field of shipbuilding and are particularly relevant in the context of modern maritime transportation challenges. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Presentation copy with author's signature on first endpaper. This book includes a report for the House of Representatives titled "Improvements in Steamships: Memorial Relating to Inventions and Improvements in Steamships by Capt. Charles G. Lundborg, Formerly of the Royal Swedish Navy" with two tipped in, sepia-toned frontispieces and four fold-out plates. Boards are dark brown with gilt lettering on cover. Boards have moderate wear and soiling; head and tail of spine are chipped and starting to fray. All edges have moderate foxing. Moderate foxing to frontispieces and light foxing and soiling to fold-out plates. All plates have a 1" tear where bound into book. Frontispieces are tipped in photographs of proposed steamship models, or photographs of paintings of proposed steamship models. Plates are b&w and contain charts concerning improvements of steamships. In this report, Charles Lundborg, a former Captain of the Royal Swedish Navy, provided new ship models for the improvement of the U. S. Navy which were received with enthusiasm. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 71 pp; Signed by Author.

no binding. Condition: good. First Edition. Original Printed patent disbound with printed front blue wrapper present but not the back wrapper (both often lacking in early patents) About 27cm by 18cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.