The Science of Ship-Building: Considered in Its Relations to the Laws of Nature

An in-depth exploration of the science and engineering behind ship-building. Willson explains the complex principles of hydrodynamics, acoustics, and materials science that govern the behavior of ships at sea, and provides practical guidance for ship-builders and designers. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in the ship-building industry, or with an interest in naval architecture and marine engineering.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.