Scotts Shipbuilding Engineering (11 results)

PAP. 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 detailed examination of a shipbuilding dynasty provides a rich history of maritime innovation and the evolution of sea travel. The book delves into the past to uncover the foundations laid by the Scott family, who shaped the industry for over two centuries. The narrative chronicles the rise of steam-powered ships, tracing the technological advancements made by the Scotts and their role in revolutionizing travel and trade. From the construction of majestic sailing ships like the Lord of the Isles to pioneering advancements in engine design and the embrace of iron and steel shipbuilding, this book offers a comprehensive account of the ways in which the Scotts' ingenuity transformed maritime history. 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.

Hardback. 2nd & rev. ed. (Partly reprinted from 'Engineering'). 209pp, 87 plates 4to 1920. Covers stained, contents VG.

First Edition. Very good gilt-blocked, leather-backed copy over ribbed cloth, with a gilt-blocked paper label to front board. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and worn as with age, light foxing to prelims. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright and strong. Physical description; 116 p. : illustrations (1 colour), portraits ; 29 cm. Notes; Marbled endpapers. Partly reprinted from "Engineering." - title page. Subjects; Scotts' Shipbuilding and Engineering Company History. Scotts' Shipyard History. Scotts' Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd. (Greenock, Scotland). Shipbuilding Great Britain. Shipyards Scotland Greenock History. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Very good gilt-blocked, leather-backed copy over ribbed cloth, with a gilt-blocked paper label to front board. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and worn as with age, light foxing to prelims. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright and strong. Physical description; 116 p. : illustrations (1 colour), portraits ; 29 cm. Notes; Marbled endpapers. Partly reprinted from "Engineering." - title page. Subjects; Scotts' Shipbuilding and Engineering Company History. Scotts' Shipyard History. Scotts' Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd. (Greenock, Scotland). Shipbuilding Great Britain. Shipyards Scotland Greenock History. 1 Kg.

Condition: Gut. Halbleder Originalhalbledereinband mit Rückenvergoldung und Goldprägung auf beiden Deckeln, Goldkopfschnitt. Der Einband ist geringfügig berieben und fleckig. Die Seiten sind unbeschnitten, sauber und gut, Leerseite zu Beginn mit Radierspuren. Mit 86 Tafeln, zahlreichen Tabellen und einigen Abbildungen im Text. Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company kurz Scotts, war ein Schiffbauunternehmen in Greenock, Schottland, am Fluss Clyde. Es galt als das weltweit erste industrielle Schiffbauunternehmen.,Am 28. März 1984 verkaufte man das Unternehmen Scott-Lithgow und die Werften an Trafalgar House. Der Schiffbau bei Scotts wurde unter den neuen Eigentümern aber nicht noch einmal aufgenommen. Im gleichen Jahr erfolgte nach 270 Jahren und 1250 Schiffen, die endgültige Schließung von Cartsburn in Greenock. In den Jahren von 1988 bis 1997 wurden die traditionsreichen Werften abgebrochen und das Gelände zu einem Büro und Geschäftsviertel umgebaut. Das Scotts Dry Dock blieb dabei erhalten und ist heute ein Denkmal. (Wikipedia) Sprache / Language: en 2nd and revised edition Seiten. ca. 28,5 x 20,5 cm.

8vo. pp. xviii, 192. numerous plates & text illus. (many double-page, 1 coloured; incl. 3 photogravures). original quarter morocco, t.e.g., others untrimmed (joints & extremities rubbed). Second And Revised Edition (Partly Reprinted from "Engineering.").

Manchester and Glasgow, W. Hopwood & Company, 1950, small in-4°, 28 cm, photo engraved frontispiece + xix pp + 280 pp + cxxxiii black/white illustrations, index, bound in publisher's green imitation leather, gilt lettering. Fine copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1906 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 252 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 252 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1920 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 366 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 366 Language: English.