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Paddler Information => Books, Magazines & Videos etc => Topic started by: kvom on August 05, 2010, 03:17:43 AM

Title: 165 Years Ago
Post by: kvom on August 05, 2010, 03:17:43 AM

The first issue of Scientific American magazine had an article about the steam ship Great Britain.  An interesting quote from this article stated, "If there is anything objectionable in the construction or machinery of this noble ship, it is the mode of propelling her by the screw propeller; and we should not be surprised if it should be, ere long, suerceded by paddle wheels at the side."   ;)

Title: Re: 165 Years Ago
Post by: Eddy Matthews on August 05, 2010, 03:54:10 AM

So there we have it, conclusive proof that paddle wheels are the only true way to power a ship!  :clap

Thanks Kvom

Eddy

Title: Re: 165 Years Ago
Post by: R.G.Y. on August 05, 2010, 04:10:08 AM

Just goes to show. ::) Don't believe what you read in the news papers. R.G.Y.

Title: Re: 165 Years Ago
Post by: mjt60a on August 05, 2010, 04:17:05 AM

didn't a 'man from the ministry' once say that about the jet engine?....