SS Great Britain 1843-1937
Author | : Brian Lavery |
Publisher | : Haynes Publishing UK |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-06-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0857331051 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780857331052 |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Download or read book SS Great Britain 1843-1937 written by Brian Lavery and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SS Bristol, a world first with new technologies was built in 1843, went around the world 37 times, retired 1889 and now resides back home in Bristol, England where today she is conserved. Now launched in the Haynes manual treatment, her innovative technology (screw propeller, iron hull and 1000hp steam engine) are all explained along with specially commissioned photographs of the ship’s anatomy.