A popular account of their construction, development, management and appliances Chadwick, French Ensor 1844-1919 creator Gould, John H. Hunt, Ridgely 1870- Kelley, J. D. Jerrold (James Douglas Jerrold) 1847-1922 Rideing, William H. (William Henry) 1853-1918 Seaton, A. E. (Albert Edward) 1848-1930 text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ocean Steamships" by Chadwick, Gould, Hunt, Kelley, Rideing, and Seaton is a detailed historical account written in the late 19th century. This work encompasses the evolution of ocean steamships, covering their construction, development, and management over time. It likely aims to inform readers about the significant technological advancements and the competitive landscape of maritime transport during this transformative period. The opening of the book provides insight into the slow but steady growth of steam propulsion for navigational purposes, highlighting key figures like Robert Fulton and important innovations, such as the introduction of the screw propeller. It details notable milestones in steamship history, including the historical crossing of the Atlantic by steam vessels, and discusses the impact of early innovations showcased at exhibitions, emphasizing how the industry evolved from its rudimentary beginnings to achieve practical success and international connectivity. The authors express a sense of appreciation for the challenges and breakthroughs that shaped the maritime transport landscape we know today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The development of the steamship, by F. E. Chadwick -- Speed in ocean steamers, by A. E. Seaton -- The building of an "ocean greyhound," by W. H. Rideing -- Ocean passenger travel, by J. H. Gould -- The ship's company, by J. D. J. Kelley -- Safety on the Atlantic, by W. H. Rideing -- The ocean steamship as a freight carrier, by J. H. Gould -- Steamship lines of the world, by R. Hunt. Release date is 2017-02-08 Produced by Chris Curnow, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Steam-navigation -- History Steamboats Steamboat lines VM Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54136 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54136 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134240.0 54136