Fulton's "Steam Battery": Blockship and Catamaran by Howard Irving Chapelle
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"Fulton's "Steam Battery": Blockship and Catamaran" by Howard Irving Chapelle is a historical account written in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s. The book delves into Robert Fulton's innovative design for a steam-powered warship, the first of its kind, constructed during the War of 1812. It provides a detailed examination of the ship's development, construction, and historical significance, focusing on the dual-hull design that characterizes this unique vessel. The book narrates
the journey of Fulton's "Steam Battery", highlighting the collaborative efforts of various individuals and organizations involved in its creation. Chapelle meticulously outlines the challenges faced, from funding issues and material shortages due to wartime blockades to technical modifications needed for the machinery and design. The narrative captures the anticipation surrounding the ship's launch, trials, and eventual operational shortcomings, as well as the broader implications of such innovations in naval warfare. Ultimately, the author underscores the impact of Fulton’s work on future naval engineering and the evolution of combat vessels, even as the steam battery itself did not fulfill its intended role during the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Chapelle, Howard Irving, 1901-1975 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fulton's "Steam Battery": Blockship and Catamaran |
| Credits |
Produced by Colin Bell, Louise Pattison, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815 |
| Subject | Paddle steamers |
| Subject | Catamarans |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31179 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31179-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 661 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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