See on Scoop.it – Glossarissimo!
“Let me introduce myself, I’m Rob. I have been studying, working and researching the steamships (tramps, liners, cruise, etc.) for a long time now. I have made it a point to get to know a lot about them. This site, will explain and show you just what I mean. As most people know, the ships were not always powered by a steam or diesel engines. These are marvels of a modern age. But, a very long time ago, the only way was by sail. Usually made of a canvas or hide fabric and were very large and often difficult to keep clean. With the passing of time and mechanical engineering, the shipping industry has taken an enormous growth potential. Now, this was not obviously easy. Evolution comes sometimes at a very high cost. For example. Not everyone knows about a ship called the “Great Eastern”, she was very big for her day. And nobody, understood, how or why she worked. Because of the newness of her steam engines. She had one steam engine and sails. But, NO propellers. She had paddle-wheels. Because of the difficulties, involved in handling a ship of that size and the lack of training and understanding, in a storm, one night, she had a fire. And now she’s a legend. It’s sad though, she sank with all hands. The latter “Great Western”, did as well. Everyone knows or has heard about the legendary R.M.S. Titanic, right? Or how about the Cunard liner “R.M.S. Lusitania”? Well, I think that we have learned our lessons. You must place a little faith in lifeboats, as well as your religion. Also, knowing where you are and what is in the area, also …”
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📚 Glossarissimo! 