Selandia: The World's First Oceangoing Diesel Vessel

Write a Review
$300.00
UPC:
9788790924799
Binding:
Hardcover
Note:
Used books may not include companion materials/CD/Code etc, items in good condition.We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Language:
english,unknown
Edition:
2nd Revised edition

Product Overview

Rudolf Diesel's epoch-making invention became a practical reality when M/S Selandia was launched in 1912. Through the 19th century, the steam ship had revolutionised transport across the seven seas; but steamships had their weaknesses. They were not economical on fuel and their boiler installations took up a lot of space which could otherwise have been used for cargo. A solution to these problems had to be found.This book tells how the vision of building an oceangoing motor ship was accomplished. For EAC and B&W, the Selandia represented a competition breakthrough which led to long-term collaboration between the company, the shipyard and the engine builder.