Bridging the Seas
The Rise of Naval Architecture in the Industrial Age, 1800-2000
By Larrie D. Ferreiro | Publisher: MIT Press
About the book
How the introduction of steam, iron, and steel required new rules and new ways of thinking for the design and building of ships.
In the 1800s, shipbuilding moved from sail and wood to steam, iron, and steel. The competitive pressure to achieve more predictable ocean transportation drove the industrialization of shipbuilding, as shipowners demanded ships that enabled tighter scheduling, improved performance, and safe delivery of cargoes. In Bridging the Seas, naval historian Larrie Ferreiro describes this transformation of shipbuilding, portraying the rise of a professionalized naval architecture as an integral part of the Industrial Age.
Picking up where his earlier book, Ships and Science, left off, Ferreiro explains that the introduction of steam, iron, and steel required new rules and new ways of thinking for designing and building ships. The characteristics of performance had to be first measured, then theorized. Ship theory led to the development of quantifiable standards that would ensure the safety and quality required by industry and governments, and this in turn led to the professionalization of naval architecture as an engineering discipline. Ferreiro describes, among other things, the technologies that allowed greater predictability in ship performance; theoretical developments in naval architecture regarding motion, speed and power, propellers, maneuvering, and structural design; the integration of theory into ship design and construction; and the emergence of a laboratory infrastructure for research.
Editions of Bridging the Seas
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780262538077
- EBook
- ISBN 9780262356961
- EBook
- ISBN 9780262356978
Read an Excerpt
How the introduction of steam, iron, and steel required new rules and new ways of thinking for the design and building of ships.
In the 1800s, shipbuilding moved from sail and wood to steam, iron, and steel. The competitive pressure to achieve more predictable ocean transportation drove the industrialization of shipbuilding, as shipowners demanded ships that enabled tighter scheduling, improved performance, and safe delivery of cargoes. In Bridging the Seas, naval historian Larrie Ferreiro describes this transformation of shipbuilding, portraying the rise of a professionalized naval architecture as an integral part of the Industrial Age.
Picking up where his earlier book, Ships and Science, left off, Ferreiro explains that the introduction of steam, iron, and steel required new rules and new ways of thinking for designing and building ships. The characteristics of performance had to be first measured, then theorized. Ship theory led to the development of quantifiable standards that would ensure the safety and quality required by industry and governments, and this in turn led to the professionalization of naval architecture as an engineering discipline. Ferreiro describes, among other things, the technologies that allowed greater predictability in ship performance; theoretical developments in naval architecture regarding motion, speed and power, propellers, maneuvering, and structural design; the integration of theory into ship design and construction; and the emergence of a laboratory infrastructure for research.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridging the Seas about?
How the introduction of steam, iron, and steel required new rules and new ways of thinking for the design and building of ships.
In the 1800s, shipbuilding moved from sail and wood to steam, iron, and steel. The competitive pressure to achieve more predictable ocean transportation drove the industrialization of shipbuilding, as shipowners demanded ships that enabled tighter scheduling, improved performance, and safe delivery of cargoes. In Bridging the Seas, naval historian Larrie Ferreiro describes this transformation of shipbuilding, portraying the rise of a professionalized naval architecture as an integral part of the Industrial Age.
Picking up where his earlier book, Ships and Science, left off, Ferreiro explains that the introduction of steam, iron, and steel required new rules and new ways of thinking for designing and building ships. The characteristics of performance had to be first measured, then theorized. Ship theory led to the development of quantifiable standards that would ensure the safety and quality required by industry and governments, and this in turn led to the professionalization of naval architecture as an engineering discipline. Ferreiro describes, among other things, the technologies that allowed greater predictability in ship performance; theoretical developments in naval architecture regarding motion, speed and power, propellers, maneuvering, and structural design; the integration of theory into ship design and construction; and the emergence of a laboratory infrastructure for research.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bridging the Seas?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Transport: general interest > Ships and boats: general interest > Boatbuilding and maintenance
Where can I read a sample of Bridging the Seas?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780262538077
Is Bridging the Seas part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Transformations: Studies in the History of Science and Technology
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bridging the Seas?
Larrie D. Ferreiro
Who is the Publisher of the book Bridging the Seas?
MIT Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bridging the Seas is available as paperback(ISBN 9780262538077) and ebook(ISBN 9780262356961) and ebook(ISBN 9780262356978)
Where can I buy Bridging the Seas online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Bridging the Seas from below
Where can I buy Bridging the Seas?