On Naval Warfare with SteamJ. Murray, 1858 - 155 Seiten |
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... formed only on the presumption that our nautical science and me- chanical skill are to remain stationary , while those of other nations go on improving . In this case there would , indeed , come a time when the superiority would be on ...
... formed only on the presumption that our nautical science and me- chanical skill are to remain stationary , while those of other nations go on improving . In this case there would , indeed , come a time when the superiority would be on ...
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... STEAM NAVY 137 ( B. ) WAR NAVIES OF THE SEVERAL CONTINENTAL POWERS OF EUROPE AND OF THE UNITED STATES .. 140 ( C. ) ON THE FORMATION OF A NEW CODE OF NAVAL TACTICS 146 INDEX b 149 SECTION I. ON THE APPLICATION OF STEAM POWER TO SHIPS.
... STEAM NAVY 137 ( B. ) WAR NAVIES OF THE SEVERAL CONTINENTAL POWERS OF EUROPE AND OF THE UNITED STATES .. 140 ( C. ) ON THE FORMATION OF A NEW CODE OF NAVAL TACTICS 146 INDEX b 149 SECTION I. ON THE APPLICATION OF STEAM POWER TO SHIPS.
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... formed as before , the atmos- phere caused the piston a second time to descend . This alternate ascent and descent of the piston caused corre- sponding movements of the pump - rod , by which means water was raised . The steam - engine ...
... formed as before , the atmos- phere caused the piston a second time to descend . This alternate ascent and descent of the piston caused corre- sponding movements of the pump - rod , by which means water was raised . The steam - engine ...
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... formed below the piston , the pressure of the steam above caused the piston to descend ; and the vacuum being then formed above the piston , the pressure of the steam below caused it to ascend . In this manner a reciprocating motion of ...
... formed below the piston , the pressure of the steam above caused the piston to descend ; and the vacuum being then formed above the piston , the pressure of the steam below caused it to ascend . In this manner a reciprocating motion of ...
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... forming the bows of ships , the improved construction of machinery , and the employment of more elastic steam . 12. The only means of propelling ships by the agency of steam which have as yet been brought to the test of experiment , and ...
... forming the bows of ships , the improved construction of machinery , and the employment of more elastic steam . 12. The only means of propelling ships by the agency of steam which have as yet been brought to the test of experiment , and ...
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