Steam, Steel and Shellfire: The Steam Warship, 1815-1905

(Book #7 in the Conway's History of the Ship Series)

by Robert Gardiner

No Customer Reviews

Between 1840 and 1905, sail was replaced by steam, wooden hull construction with iron and then steel, and the shell-firing gun encouraged the adoption of armor plate. This book offers a proper... This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1557507740

ISBN13:9781557507747

Release Date:January 1993

Publisher:US Naval Institute Press

Length:192 Pages

Weight:2.55 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 10.1" x 12.0"

Related Subjects

History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Transportation

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ^® and the ThriftBooks ^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Steam, Steel and Shellfire: The Steam Warship, 1815-1905

(Book #7 in the Conway's History of the Ship Series)

Recommended

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us