Reminiscences of a Liverpool Shipowner, 1850-1920 by Sir William Bower Forwood
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"Reminiscences of a Liverpool Shipowner, 1850-1920" by Sir William Bower Forwood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the evolution of the shipping industry, focusing on the transformative changes in Liverpool's maritime history over a span of seven decades. It emphasizes the shift from sailing ships to steamships and highlights significant events and developments, particularly in the context of the British merchant fleet's role during
wartime. The opening of the book sets the stage by reflecting on the nostalgic era of sailing ships, detailing their significance in establishing Britain's maritime power and their gradual decline with the rise of steam-powered vessels. Sir William Bower Forwood contrasts the romanticism associated with sailing ships with the more mechanized, business-oriented nature of steamship ownership. He notes the personal involvement of shipowners in their vessels' welfare and the shifting dynamics of maritime trade, particularly emphasizing how world events and technological advancements influenced the shipping landscape. This introductory chapter establishes a rich historical context, offering insights into the daily challenges faced by shipowners and the broader implications for trade and commerce, laying a foundation for the subsequent sketches on ship design, ownership evolution, and the impact of war on maritime operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Forwood, William Bower, Sir, 1840-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | Reminiscences of a Liverpool Shipowner, 1850-1920 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Sam W., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | VK: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine |
| Subject | Ships -- England -- Liverpool -- History |
| Subject | Shipping -- England -- Liverpool -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45157 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 635 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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