Paddle Warships : The Earliest Steam Powered Fighting Ships 1815 - 1850 / David Brown

United Kingdom : Conway Maritime Press, 1993

Hbk 94 pages

This volume deals with the introduction of steam-power into naval warfare in the form of paddle propulsion. The progress of naval architecture from sailing ships, with minimal alteration to accommodate engines, towards purpose designed steamships, and their influence on the introduction of iron hulls, makes this period particularly important. The historical significance of these early steamers cannot be over-emphasised.

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