The elevation, section, plan, and views, of a triple vessel, and of wheels. : With explanations of the figures in the engraving, and a short account of the properties and advantages of the invention. /
Miller, Patrick,1731-1815.
Scott, William,active 1775-1790?,binder.NLS
Lumisden, Andrew,1720-1801,former owner.NLS
Scott, John,1830-1903,former owner.NLS
Institution of Naval Architects,former owner.NLS
Edinburgh: : [s.n.],
Printed in the year 1787..
Details of plans for the use of steam engines and wheeled propulsion in naval vessels before the advent of steamships or paddleships.
Text in English and French on facing pages.
Text originally issued in English.
With a French title-page facing the English title-page: L'elevation, la section, le plan, et les vues, d'un vaisseau triple, et des roues. Avec les explications des figures dans la planche, et une exposition abregée des qualités et des avantages de l'invention.
ESTC
Pictorial bookplate of Andrew Lumisden on upper paste-down; Label of Institution of Naval Architects on upper paste-down describing this as part of Scott Library Collection previously owned by Colonel John Scott.
Bound by William Scott of Edinburgh (Loudon WS 11.5).
Naval art and science
Paddle steamers
Steamboats