Ocean and Inland Water TransportationD. Appleton, 1906 - 395 pages |
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... secure a uniform practice in measuring and registering vessels the British Government , in 1852 , adopted a method of measuring the cubical capacity of hulls that a Mr. Moorsom had worked out . The Admiralty , not wishing to change the ...
... secure a uniform practice in measuring and registering vessels the British Government , in 1852 , adopted a method of measuring the cubical capacity of hulls that a Mr. Moorsom had worked out . The Admiralty , not wishing to change the ...
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... secure the re- quisite speed for the propeller shaft , which needed to revolve from three to six times as fast as paddle wheels . The engines constructed for screw steamers were of two general types , geared and direct - acting ...
... secure the re- quisite speed for the propeller shaft , which needed to revolve from three to six times as fast as paddle wheels . The engines constructed for screw steamers were of two general types , geared and direct - acting ...
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... secure seaworthiness and speed were worked out by the builders of sailing vessels during the first half of the nineteenth century , and when the construction of steamships began , about 1840 , there were no important changes necessary ...
... secure seaworthiness and speed were worked out by the builders of sailing vessels during the first half of the nineteenth century , and when the construction of steamships began , about 1840 , there were no important changes necessary ...
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... secure interest on the sum invested in the water- way . The canals just described have been constructed to shorten ocean routes . Of even greater importance to the trade of their particular port and country are the Amster- dam and ...
... secure interest on the sum invested in the water- way . The canals just described have been constructed to shorten ocean routes . Of even greater importance to the trade of their particular port and country are the Amster- dam and ...
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... secure possession . In 1890 a Board of United States Engineers established a bulkhead line around the island , and a masonry bulkhead is being con- structed that will in time surround the island . As Mr. Byall states : " Wharf ...
... secure possession . In 1890 a Board of United States Engineers established a bulkhead line around the island , and a masonry bulkhead is being con- structed that will in time surround the island . As Mr. Byall states : " Wharf ...
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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...