Addresses Delivered at the Triennial Celebration ..., Volumes 18-231879 |
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Page 90
... possible , and would give this country the control of the Gulf of Mexico for our immense coasting trade . This would shorten the distance from New Orleans to Hong Kong by 9900 miles less than by Cape Horn , and would be over 1200 miles ...
... possible , and would give this country the control of the Gulf of Mexico for our immense coasting trade . This would shorten the distance from New Orleans to Hong Kong by 9900 miles less than by Cape Horn , and would be over 1200 miles ...
Page 39
... possible to build a boiler so strong that it will long withstand the pressure which will be produced by the continued normal application of heat , if its safety valves are obstructed or inoperative . III . It is not possible to build a ...
... possible to build a boiler so strong that it will long withstand the pressure which will be produced by the continued normal application of heat , if its safety valves are obstructed or inoperative . III . It is not possible to build a ...
Page 68
... possible range with the least possible weight , and at the same time be free from danger to the crew , not easily corroded by the moist salt air of the sea - coast , simple in its manipulation , and of reasonable cost . Without going ...
... possible range with the least possible weight , and at the same time be free from danger to the crew , not easily corroded by the moist salt air of the sea - coast , simple in its manipulation , and of reasonable cost . Without going ...
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