The Great Iron Ship
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
James Dugan's The Great Iron Ship chronicles the ambitious and often tumultuous saga of the SS Great Eastern, a monumental vessel that redefined maritime engineering in the 19th century. This compelling historical account details the ship's groundbreaking design and construction, presenting the challenges and triumphs faced by its visionary creators. The narrative illustrates the ship's eventful voyages across the Atlantic, recounting both its moments of glory and its numerous misfortunes. Dugan's meticulous research uncovers the human stories behind this engineering marvel, offering a vivid portrait of an era captivated by technological innovation and grand ambition. The work argues for the enduring legacy of the Great Eastern, a ship that, despite its troubled operational history, significantly advanced naval architecture and shipbuilding.
Author: James Dugan
Format: Hardback
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
James Dugan's The Great Iron Ship chronicles the ambitious and often tumultuous saga of the SS Great Eastern, a monumental vessel that redefined maritime engineering in the 19th century. This compelling historical account details the ship's groundbreaking design and construction, presenting the challenges and triumphs faced by its visionary creators. The narrative illustrates the ship's eventful voyages across the Atlantic, recounting both its moments of glory and its numerous misfortunes. Dugan's meticulous research uncovers the human stories behind this engineering marvel, offering a vivid portrait of an era captivated by technological innovation and grand ambition. The work argues for the enduring legacy of the Great Eastern, a ship that, despite its troubled operational history, significantly advanced naval architecture and shipbuilding.