The Introduction Of The Ironclad Warship
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The Introduction Of The Ironclad Warship
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Author : James Phinney Baxter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
The Introduction Of The Ironclad Warship written by James Phinney Baxter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with History categories.
The Introduction Of The Ironclad Warship
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Author : James Phinney Baxter
language : en
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Release Date : 2001
The Introduction Of The Ironclad Warship written by James Phinney Baxter and has been published by Naval Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Armored vessels categories.
The first complete history of the ascendance of the ironclads.
Before The Ironclad
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Author : David K. Brown
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2015-09-09
Before The Ironclad written by David K. Brown and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-09 with History categories.
In the massive revolution that affected warship design between Waterloo and the Warrior, the Royal Navy was traditionally depicted as fiercely resisting every change until it was almost too late, but these old assumptions were first challenged in this authoritative history of the transition from sail to steam. Originally published in 1990, it began a process of revaluation which has produced a more positive assessment of the British contribution to the naval developments of the period. This classic work is here reprinted in an entirely new edition, with more extensive illustration.Beginning with the structural innovations of Robert Seppings, the book traces the gradual introduction of more scientific methods and the advent of steam and the paddle fighting ship, iron hulls and screw propulsion. It analyses the performance of the fleet in the war with Russia (18531856), and concludes with the design of the Warrior, the first iron-hulled, seagoing capital ship in the world. The author presents a picture of an organisation that was well aware of new technology, carefully evaluating its practical advantage, and occasionally (as with its enthusiastic espousal of iron hulls) moving too quickly for the good of the service. Written by an eminent naval architect, Before the Ironclad is both a balanced account of general developments, and an in-depth study of the ships themselves.
A History Of Ironclads The Power Of Iron Over Wood
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Author : John V. Quarstein
language : en
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Release Date : 2007-02
A History Of Ironclads The Power Of Iron Over Wood written by John V. Quarstein and has been published by History Press Library Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02 with History categories.
One of history's greatest naval engagements, the Battle of Hampton Roads, occurred on March 8 and 9, 1862. On the first morning, the Confederate ironclad the CSS Virginia, formerly known as the Merrimack, sank two Union wooden warships, proving the power of the armored vessels over the traditional sailing ships. The next morning, the Virginia engaged the Union ironclad USS Monitor to a draw in a battle that significantly altered naval warfare. It was the first engagement between ironclads and ushered in a new era of warship construction and ordnance. The 25, 000 sailors, soldiers and civilians who witnessed the battle knew then what history would soon confirm: wars waged on the waters would never be the same. The seemingly invincible Monitor and Virginia were experimental ships, revolutionary combinations of new and old technology, and their clash on March 9, 1862, was the culmination of over 2, 000 years of naval experience. The construction and combat service of ironclads during the Civil War were the first in a cascade of events that influenced the outcome of the war and prompted the development of improved ironclads as well as the creation of new weapons systems, such as torpedoes and submarines, needed to counter modern armored warships.
Civil War Ironclads
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Author : William H. Roberts
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2007-08-30
Civil War Ironclads written by William H. Roberts and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-30 with History categories.
Honorable Mention, Science and Technology category, John Lyman Book Awards, North American Society for Oceanic History Civil War Ironclads supplies the first comprehensive study of one of the most ambitious programs in the history of naval shipbuilding. In constructing its new fleet of ironclads, William H. Roberts explains, the U.S. Navy faced the enormous engineering challenges of a largely experimental technology. In addition, it had to manage a ship acquisition program of unprecedented size and complexity. To meet these challenges, the Navy established a "project office" that was virtually independent of the existing administrative system. The office spearheaded efforts to broaden the naval industrial base and develop a marine fleet of ironclads by granting shipbuilding contracts to inland firms. Under the intense pressure of a wartime economy, it learned to support its high-technology vessels while incorporating the lessons of combat. But neither the broadened industrial base nor the advanced management system survived the return of peace. Cost overruns, delays, and technical blunders discredited the embryonic project office, while capital starvation and never-ending design changes crippled or ruined almost every major builder of ironclads. When Navy contracts evaporated, so did the shipyards. Contrary to widespread belief, Roberts concludes, the ironclad program set Navy shipbuilding back a generation.
Monitor
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Author : James T. De Kay
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Monitor written by James T. De Kay and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with United States categories.
The critically acclaimed history of a genius inventor, his celebrated ship, and the pivotal naval battle of the Civil War.
Ironclads At War
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Author : Jack Greene
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Release Date : 1998-06-22
Ironclads At War written by Jack Greene and has been published by Da Capo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-06-22 with History categories.
This detailed treatment of Civil War ironclads in the broader context of world naval developments has sparked a debate among U.S. Naval strategists. Many readers will learn for the first time of the influence on both Union and Confederate observers of Crimean War and other European armor, and learn the subsequent history of many Civil War naval vessels that later saw action in Peru, Paraguay, and Japan.
The Monitor Boys
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Author : John V. Quarstein
language : en
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Release Date : 2015-10-26
The Monitor Boys written by John V. Quarstein and has been published by History Press Library Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-26 with History categories.
The United States Navy's first ironclad warship rose to glory during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862, but there's much more to know about the USS Monitor. Historian John Quarstein has painstakingly compiled bits of historical data gathered through years of research to present the first comprehensive picture of the lives of the officers and crew who served faithfully in an iron ship unlike any vessel previously known. "The Monitor Boys," a moniker the men gave themselves, is a reflection of how these hundred-odd souls were bound together through storms, battles, boredom and disaster. Just living aboard the ironclad took uncommon effort and fortitude. Their perseverance through the heat, stress and un-seaworthiness that defined life on the ship makes the study of those who dared it a worthy endeavor. Many recognized that they were part of history. Moreover, the Monitor Boys were agents in the change of naval warfare. Following Quarstein's compelling narrative is a detailed chronology as well as appendices including crew member biographies, casualties and statistics and dimensions of the ship. Readers can dive into the world of the Monitor and meet William Flye, George Geer and the rest of the men who risked everything by going to sea in the celebrated "cheesebox on a raft" and became the hope of a nation wracked by war.
War At Sea In The Ironclad Age Smithsonian History Of Warfare
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Author : Richard Hill
language : en
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Release Date : 2006-05-02
War At Sea In The Ironclad Age Smithsonian History Of Warfare written by Richard Hill and has been published by Harper Perennial this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-02 with History categories.
The nineteenth century saw several major innovations in naval warfare. Reliable steam engines made it so that ships no longer depended on the wind and could maneuver more freely. At the same time, new explosive shells were developed, replacing cannonballs, and no wooden ship could withstand them. In response to these shells, a new class of self-propelled, armored "ironclads" was invented and quickly revolutionized naval warfare. A comprehensive look at the makeup of these "ironclad" warships. A technical view of the powerful weaponry that compelled these radical innovations. A look at the historic battles that proved the necessity of engines and armor. A discussion of the new tactics employed by nineteenth-century navies and the revival of an old classic -- the "ram."
War At Sea In The Ironclad Age
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Author : Richard Hill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-07-18
War At Sea In The Ironclad Age written by Richard Hill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-07-18 with categories.
The nineteenth century saw several major innovations in naval warfare. Reliable steam engines made it so that ships no longer depended on the wind and could maneuver more freely. At the same time, new explosive shells were developed, replacing cannonballs, and no wooden ship could withstand them. In response to these shells, a new class of self-propelled, armored "ironclads" was invented and quickly revolutionized naval warfare. A comprehensive look at the makeup of these "ironclad" warships. A technical view of the powerful weaponry that compelled these radical innovations. A look at the historic battles that proved the necessity of engines and armor. A discussion of the new tactics employed by nineteenth-century navies and the revival of an old classic -- the "ram."