Ocean and Inland Water TransportationD. Appleton, 1906 - 395 pages |
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... Coal traffic service on the Ohio , 348. - Equipment on the Great Lakes , 350. - Organization of lake transportation service , 353. - Lake lines controlled by railroads , 353. - The tendency toward the consolidation of lake carriers ...
... Coal traffic service on the Ohio , 348. - Equipment on the Great Lakes , 350. - Organization of lake transportation service , 353. - Lake lines controlled by railroads , 353. - The tendency toward the consolidation of lake carriers ...
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... Coal Down the Mississippi River 352 355 363 MAPS Map Showing Effect of the Panama Canal on Ocean Routes , facing 50 Map Showing Present and Proposed Canal System of New York State 335 EXHIBITS 37 51 Table Showing the Effective Power ...
... Coal Down the Mississippi River 352 355 363 MAPS Map Showing Effect of the Panama Canal on Ocean Routes , facing 50 Map Showing Present and Proposed Canal System of New York State 335 EXHIBITS 37 51 Table Showing the Effective Power ...
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... coal , which is handled by the long ton in the Eastern States ) is measured by the short ton , and this ton is the one generally used within the United States . In ocean commerce the weight ton is the long ton of 2,240 pounds , except ...
... coal , which is handled by the long ton in the Eastern States ) is measured by the short ton , and this ton is the one generally used within the United States . In ocean commerce the weight ton is the long ton of 2,240 pounds , except ...
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... coal , the large amount of space taken up in the steamer for coal bunkers and machinery - one fourth to one third of the hull capacity - and the some- what larger crew required . As will be shown in the following chapter , mechani- cal ...
... coal , the large amount of space taken up in the steamer for coal bunkers and machinery - one fourth to one third of the hull capacity - and the some- what larger crew required . As will be shown in the following chapter , mechani- cal ...
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... coal in the furnaces : TABLE SHOWING THE EFFECTIVE POWER OBTAINED BY MARINE ENGINES AT DIFFERENT DATES FROM THE COMBUSTION OF ONE POUND OF COAL In 1840 , 1 lb. coal propelled .578 displaced tons at 8 knots , of which .057 was earning ...
... coal in the furnaces : TABLE SHOWING THE EFFECTIVE POWER OBTAINED BY MARINE ENGINES AT DIFFERENT DATES FROM THE COMBUSTION OF ONE POUND OF COAL In 1840 , 1 lb. coal propelled .578 displaced tons at 8 knots , of which .057 was earning ...
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Page 206 - Corn, fish, salt, fruit, flour, and seed are warranted free from average, unless general, or the ship be stranded...
Page 201 - Mariners, and of all other Perils, Losses, and Misfortunes, that have or shall come to the Hurt, Detriment, or Damage of the said Goods and Merchandises and Ship, &c., or any Part thereof...
Page 206 - ... they are, of the seas, men-of-war, fire," enemies, pirates, rovers, thieves, jettisons, letters of mart and countermart, surprisals, takings at sea, arrests, restraints and detainments of all kings, princes, and people* of what nation, condition, or quality soever...
Page 116 - No carrier or party in possession of all or any of the property herein described shall be liable for any loss thereof or damage thereto by causes beyond its control, or by floods or by fire from any cause or wheresoever occurring; or by riots, strikes, or stoppage of labor...
Page 206 - ... perils, losses, and misfortunes that have or shall come to the hurt, detriment, or damage of the said goods and merchandises and ship, etc., or any part thereof; and in case of any loss or misfortune, it shall be lawful...
Page 117 - ... by explosion, bursting of boilers, breakage of shafts or any latent defect in hull, machinery -or appurtenances, by collisions, stranding or other accidents of navigation of whatsoever kind...
Page 258 - Vessels built within the United States, and belonging wholly to citizens thereof, and vessels which may be captured in war by citizens of the United States, and lawfully condemned as prize, or which may be adjudged to be forfeited for a breach of the laws of the United States, being wholly owned by citizens, and no others, may be registered as directed in this Title.
Page 117 - The owner or consignee shall pay the freight and all other lawful charges accruing on said property, and, if required, shall pay the same before delivery. If upon inspection it is ascertained that the articles shipped are not those described in this bill of lading, the freight charges must be paid upon the articles actually shipped.
Page 118 - Such water carriage shall be performed subject to all the terms and provisions of, and all the exemptions from liability contained in the Act of Congress of the United States, approved on February 13, 1893, and entitled "An act relating to the navigation of vessels, etc.
Page 206 - ... all other perils, losses, and misfortunes that have or shall come to the hurt, detriment, or damage of the said goods and merchandises and ship, &c., or any part thereof...