great strength given ships application de seppings robert 1767 1840 (1 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good - See below/images. First Edition. PROVENANCE: The volume we have here was presented to Robert Saunders Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, who was first Lord of the Admiralty 1812-1827. He also filled various political roles during his life-time. Incorporates the main title as [2] 8 pages (1 folded leaf of plates) ; together with [Seppings (Robert)] Advantages of Circular Sterns in Ships of War, single sheet, printed verso only, small part of lower inner margin neatly cut away, n.d. and Seppings (Robert) Representation of an apparatus for lifting of Ships' Masts, [and] Slip Chain Bridles, 2 engraved plates, each with a a hand written manuscript. explanation f., n.d. [c.1816] and Printed letters of approbation from Captain C.R.H. Ross and others, 4pp., c.1816-1817. All bound into contemporary diced Russia, gilt, for presentation to The Rt. Hon. Viscount Melville, upper joint easing a little, but holding securely, corners a little rubbing. Melville's bookplate to front pastedown. About the Author: Seppings was a Norfolk born naval architect, who rose through the ranks to become master shipwright at Chatham in 1804. He was particularly concerned with structural weaknesses associated with traditional warship designs. His schemes to strengthen vessels were first employed on the Tremendous in 1810 and the Albion in 1811. In 1818 he was awarded the Royal Society's Copley Medal for his work. Uncommon work.