Description: [26775] (Americana - 19th Century - Naval Engineering - Herreshoff). Report of a Board of United States Naval Engineers on the Herreshoff Boiler and System of Machinery for Steam-Yachts, Steam-Launches, Etc. Made to the Bureau of Steam Engineering, Navy Department. December 22, 1879. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1880. First Edition. 48 pages; with folding plates of the boiler of the steam yacht "Javelin" a plate depicting the workings of the boiler system of the steam yacht "Kelpie"; both built by Herreshoff in Bristol, RI. With the presentation inscription of one of the authors of the report on the top edge of the front cover, "Surgeon G.R. Brush USN with compliments of Chas. E. DeValin." The report describes various trials of the Herreshoff systems, with results & conclusions: "...The steam-yachts built by Mr. Herreshoff are remarkable for the lightness of their hulls and machinery, for their economy in fuel, for the excellence of their design, materials, and workmanship, for their speed, ...developed by a very considerable and intelligent experience..." And mention is made of his patented "separator" device.B.F. Isherwood & Theo. Zeller along with DeValin were the chief engineer co-authors of the report, under the supervision of the engineer-in-chief of the Navy's steam engineering department, Wm. H. Schock. Approx. 5 3/4" x 9" size; light blue-green printed paper cover; back cover lacking. Some light spotting, dustiness to binding, faint crease line to cover; contents clean and in very good condition.
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1880
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Engineering YACHTS HERRESHOFF STEAM POWER
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Region: North America
Author: B.F. Isherwood Theo. Zeller Chas. E. DeValin
Subject: Engineering YACHTS HERRESHOFF STEAM POWER
Personalized: Yes
Original/Facsimile: ORIGINAL
Language: English
Modification Description: PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION BY ONE OF THE AUTHORS
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Place of Publication: WASHINGTON DC
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
