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Original U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Chapter 41 Main Propelling Machinery Section I Turbines dated August 1 1947. An authentic post World War II naval engineering publication covering steam turbine propulsion systems used aboard United States Navy vessels.
Issued by the U.S. Navy Department Bureau of Ships and approved by Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal. Intended for naval engineers, machinists, shipyard personnel, propulsion specialists, and technical training programs.
Contents include:
Main Propelling Machinery
Steam Turbine Operation
Turbine Inspection Procedures
Turbine Maintenance and Repair
Naval Engineering Specifications
Propulsion System Components
Technical Drawings and Schematics
Operational Procedures
Navy Engineering Standards
Mechanical Engineering Data
Bureau of Ships Technical Instructions
Post War Naval Technology
Illustrated throughout with engineering drawings, technical diagrams, measurements, machinery layouts, maintenance procedures, and operational guidance. An excellent reference source for collectors of naval history, military engineering, maritime technology, steam power systems, shipbuilding, and U.S. Navy technical publications.
Measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches and retains its original government issue format. Condition appears very good with light age toning, minor cover wear, and normal handling wear consistent with age and service use. Interior pages appear clean and readable. Please review photographs carefully for condition details.
A desirable piece of U.S. Navy engineering history appealing to collectors of military publications, maritime books, naval propulsion systems, WWII and Cold War technology, ship engineering references, steam turbine equipment, and government documents.
36 pages
