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Screw Steamship and Tow Barge Efficiency on the Northwestern Lakes of America
The subject of the “American Whaleback Steamers” and towage on the northwestern lakes is one of great interest at the present time; About twenty-five years ago there were built in London several vessels having circular midship sections, and extremities somewhat resembling these “whale backs,” but it would seem that their demise followed rapidly upon their inception. These vessels were called “cigar ships.” Again about midway between that period and the present date another cylindrical floating iron vessel was constructed to carry the Egyptian Obelisk, or Cleopatra's Needle, to London. This vessel, after an adventurous voyage over the Bay of Biscay, appears to have accomplished her life's work in one single effort of usefulness.
Screw Steamship and Tow Barge Efficiency on the Northwestern Lakes of America
The subject of the “American Whaleback Steamers” and towage on the northwestern lakes is one of great interest at the present time; About twenty-five years ago there were built in London several vessels having circular midship sections, and extremities somewhat resembling these “whale backs,” but it would seem that their demise followed rapidly upon their inception. These vessels were called “cigar ships.” Again about midway between that period and the present date another cylindrical floating iron vessel was constructed to carry the Egyptian Obelisk, or Cleopatra's Needle, to London. This vessel, after an adventurous voyage over the Bay of Biscay, appears to have accomplished her life's work in one single effort of usefulness.
Screw Steamship and Tow Barge Efficiency on the Northwestern Lakes of America
Oldham, Joseph R. (author)
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers ; 25 ; 373-385
2021-01-01
131891-01-01 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
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