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100 1 _aScotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
245 1 0 _aTwo Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-05-06
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Ralph and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the longstanding legacy of the Scott family in shipbuilding, detailing their contributions to both sailing ships and steamships over two hundred years, starting from the early 18th century. It provides insights into the evolution of ship design, the impact of technological advancements, and the significance of Greenock as a maritime center. The opening of the book sets the stage for the Scotts' remarkable journey in the shipbuilding industry. It highlights the firm's inception in 1711 and outlines the gradual growth of their operations, focusing on their pivotal role in advancing shipbuilding techniques. The text introduces several key figures, beginning with John Scott, the founder, and discusses the transition from traditional sailing vessels to steam-powered ships, emphasizing the challenges and innovations faced by the family throughout the centuries. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the broader implications of their work for maritime trade and naval architecture in Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
653 _aShipbuilding -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54667
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