Between 1840 and 1905, sail was replaced by steam, wooden hull construction with iron and then steel, and the shell-firing gun encouraged the adoption of armor plate. This book offers a proper understanding of this neglected, misunderstood but fascinating period in shipbuilding.
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Between 1840 and 1905, sail was replaced by steam, wooden hull construction with iron and then steel, and the shell-firing gun encouraged the adoption of armor plate. This book offers a proper understanding of this neglected, misunderstood but fascinating period in shipbuilding.
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Add this copy of Steam, Steel and Shellfire: the Steam Warship, 1815 to cart. $113.41, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Book Sales.