That fact is apparent throughout the volume under review, and adds much to its value. Students at Glasgow consequently have had the good fortune to be taught by men who themselves received a thorough scientific training at the outset of their careers, had maintained close touch with current practice, and were familiar with the latest advances and improvements in shipbuilding and marine engineering. A notable example is the fact that the efforts. All of them had attained eminence in the practice of their profession before becoming teachers they continued their practice in the design and construction of ships during the period of their professorships. Progress in technologies related to ship design and construction is being made daily, at an unprecedented pace. The book covers all the components and systems that make up a modern ship. Biles, were originally trained for the Admiralty service, but quitted it for appointments in private establishments. Ship Knowledge will tell you everything you want to know about ships and shipping. The Admiralty had previously established schools of naval architecture, mainly for the purpose of training their own shipbuilding officers, and it is noteworthy that all the men who have held the Glasgow professorship, the late Dr. John Elder, widow of a celebrated marine engineer, and was the first attempt made in any British university to provide instruction in the science and practice of shipbuilding. That professorship was founded about twenty-five years ago by the generosity of Mrs. It embodies details of courses of instruction given to students of naval architecture during the seventeen years the author has occupied the chair of naval architecture in the University of Glasgow. THIS is the first of two volumes dealing with modern methods of procedure used in connection with the design and construction of ships.
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