On Naval Warfare with SteamJ. Murray, 1858 - 155 Seiten |
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... wind ; while now , an elaborate system of appropriate machinery , put in motion by the expansive force of steam , by enabling a vessel to be moved at pleasure , with more or less rapidity , or to be brought to a state of rest , or again ...
... wind ; while now , an elaborate system of appropriate machinery , put in motion by the expansive force of steam , by enabling a vessel to be moved at pleasure , with more or less rapidity , or to be brought to a state of rest , or again ...
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... wind acting on the sails of the ships - a power in its nature very variable ; and it is evident that the introduction of steam , as a propelling power , whose action is entirely under the control of the engi- neer , will bring about ...
... wind acting on the sails of the ships - a power in its nature very variable ; and it is evident that the introduction of steam , as a propelling power , whose action is entirely under the control of the engi- neer , will bring about ...
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... relates to naval tactics with wind or steam : thus they are prepared to avail themselves of every improvement that science and practice can sug- gest for the augmentation of their professional attain- ments . INTRODUCTION . ix.
... relates to naval tactics with wind or steam : thus they are prepared to avail themselves of every improvement that science and practice can sug- gest for the augmentation of their professional attain- ments . INTRODUCTION . ix.
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... wind in paddle - propelled vessels . In the first place the funnel prevents the use of the main- sail , as stated in the report of the trial between the • Reynard and the Plumper . ' Again , when the wind is a - beam in a breeze of ...
... wind in paddle - propelled vessels . In the first place the funnel prevents the use of the main- sail , as stated in the report of the trial between the • Reynard and the Plumper . ' Again , when the wind is a - beam in a breeze of ...
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... winds or calms , and in emergencies incidental to the operations of war . 41. Feathering - paddles are particularly objectionable for ships of war , as they are even more likely to be damaged by shot than paddles of the common kind , a ...
... winds or calms , and in emergencies incidental to the operations of war . 41. Feathering - paddles are particularly objectionable for ships of war , as they are even more likely to be damaged by shot than paddles of the common kind , a ...
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