Brunel's Ships

by Griffiths, Denis; Walker, Fred M.; Lambert, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781861761026
• ISBN10: 1861761023
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Naval Inst Pr

Summary

Isambard Kingdom Brunel created a number of quite revolutionary steamships - the Great Western which was the first practical transatlantic paddle-steamer; the Great Britain, the first iron-built screw-driven liner; and the monster Great Eastern which remained the largest ship in the world for almost half a century. Besides these well-known wonders of the maritime world, Brunel also worked with the Admiralty on the introduction of the screw propeller into naval service.
The story of Brunel and his ships is surrounded by myth and self-created propaganda. In this book, a team of marine engineer, historian, and naval architect combine to analyse the scientific and economic context of the ships; the sum and substance of Brunel's contribution; and the technical features of his ships. It is illustrated in depth with original draughts, contemporary prints and photographs.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Introduction: The Man and his Ships	p. 9
Brunel and Shipbuilding
Formation of the GWSS Company	p. 15
The Genesis of the Great Western	p. 20
Brunel, the Navy and the screw propeller	p. 27
Iron shipbuilding	p. 53
The GWSS Company Works	p. 63
The Great Britain and the end of the GWSS Company	p. 76
The ships
The steamship Great Western	p. 91
HMS Rattler - Brunel's warship in service, 1845-56	p. 105
The Screw-propelled iron steamship Great Britain	p. 127
The Steamship Great Eastern	p. 137
Bibliography	p. 154
Notes	p. 155
Index	p. 158
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