C21290. Cook, George Crouse. THE EVOLUTION OF THE LIGHTSHIP
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C21290. Cook, George Crouse. THE EVOLUTION OF THE LIGHTSHIP
C21290. Cook, George Crouse. THE EVOLUTION OF THE LIGHTSHIP. Transactions of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Volume XXI. New York . 1913. Pp.97-118 with additional 10 large fold-out plans and full page photo plate. Quite interesting and detailed article discusses progress made in the design of light vessels around the world, with particular emphasis put on US Light Vessel No. 94 on Frying Pan Shoals in an effort to show the present state of lightship development. Includes design considerations in British and French light vessels through the 1800’s, then discussions on the progress made in this country in the 19th century. Includes lengthy discussions on the evolution hull design in an effort to reduce the rolling, but also discusses propelling machinery, lighting apparatus and more. Of particular interest are the large fold-out plans detailing every aspect of on US Light Vessel No. 94 on Frying Pan Shoals. In addition to a large photo, plan sheets include hull line views, displacement curves, sectional views, large deck plan views, views of lantern, mast and lighting apparatus, sectional and elevation views of main engine, sectional and elevation views of boiler and steam equipment, and more. Plans range in size from 10” x 13” to 17” x 25”. An interesting and detailed contribution to a little known subject. (photocopy $34.)