To mark the centenary of practical marine screw propulsion, a special exhibit was opened at the Science Museum, South Kensington, on February 11. In accordance with the usual practice of the Museum, ...

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THE author of this book is well known, both as a practising marine engineer and as an author. His “Manual of Marine Engineering” has long served as a text-book, and has passed through many editions.