Brunel's Ships (Chatham ShipShape) Book

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of the most celebrated and innovative engineers of his day. He helped design a number of revolutionary steamships: the first transatlantic paddle-steamer Great Western, the first iron-built screw-driven liner Great Britain, and the largest ship in the world for almost half a century Great Eastern. Besides these well-known wonders, Brunel also worked with the British Admiralty on the introduction of the screw propeller into the naval service. Although legendary in the maritime world, Brunel and the story of his ships have been surrounded by myth and self-created propaganda. This heavily illustrated book sets the record straight. A talented team of writers, including a marine engineer, a historian, and a naval architect have combined their expertise to analyze the scientific and economic context of the period, the reality of Brunel's contributions, and the technical features of his ships. They shed new light on some of the biggest names of nineteenth-century shipbuilding and provide never-before-published images to illustrate this great age of innovation.Read More