Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Papers on Squadrons of Evolutions and the Recent Development of Naval Materiel: June 1886
Chapter II embodies notes on the evolution of the principal types of modern war vessels representing the leading schools of naval architects abroad, with comparisons of the relative efficiency of vessels recently built or laid down, and other notes on ship designs. Chapter III contains a historical sketch of the development of the torpedo-boat from its earliest invention to its present wonderful state of perfection. Chapter IV is a translation of an article on the torpedo boat by Mr. J. A. Normand, the distinguished French engineer and the builder of the greater number of French torpedo-boats. These papers should be of valuable assistance to naval constructors and others who may be engaged in designing and building our own much-needed boats. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
