Merchant Vessels (1921)

By Robert Riegel

Book Overview

Merchant Vessels is a book written by Robert Riegel and first published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive guide to the merchant ships of the time, providing detailed information on their specifications, construction, and operation. It covers a wide range of vessels, from small coastal steamers to large ocean-going cargo ships and passenger liners. The book includes detailed illustrations and photographs of the ships, as well as technical diagrams and descriptions of their machinery and equipment. It also provides information on the shipping industry, including the economics of shipbuilding and the shipping trade. Merchant Vessels is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of maritime transportation and the development of the modern shipping industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164898531
• ISBN13: 9781164898535
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"