Imperial steam explores the early history of steamship travel to Britain’s imperial East. Drawing upon the wealth of voyage narratives which were produced in the first decades of the new route to India, the book examines the thoughts, emotions and experiences of those whose lives were caught up with the imperial project. The potent symbolism of the steamship, which exceeded the often harsh realities of travel, provided a convincing narrative for coming to terms with Britain’s global empire – not just for passengers, but for those at home who consumed the ubiquitous accounts of steamship travel. Imperial steam thus contributes to our understanding of the role of imperial networks in the production of the British imperial world view.
"Steamships and Their Story" by E. Keble Chatterton is a detailed and engaging exploration of the history and development of steamships. The book offers a comprehensive account of how steam-powered vessels revolutionized maritime travel and trade. Overview: Chatterton's work covers the evolution of steamships from their early inception to their impact on global navigation. It provides an in-depth look at the technological advancements, key figures, and historical milestones in the development of steam-powered ships. Key Elements: Historical Development: The book traces the origins of steamships, beginning with early prototypes and the pioneers who contributed to their development. It details how steam power transformed maritime transportation and commerce. Technological Innovations: Chatterton discusses the various technological innovations that improved steamship design and performance. This includes advancements in engines, hull design, and navigation systems. Notable Figures: The book highlights the contributions of influential individuals in the field of steamship engineering and design, including inventors, engineers, and shipbuilders. Impact on Trade and Travel: The narrative explores how steamships changed global trade routes, travel times, and the economic landscape, facilitating faster and more reliable maritime connections. Illustrations and Diagrams: Enhanced with illustrations and diagrams, "Steamships and Their Story" provides visual context to the historical and technical aspects discussed, helping readers better understand the evolution of steamships. "Steamships and Their Story" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in maritime history, technology, and the significant role that steamships played in shaping the modern world. E. Keble Chatterton’s thorough research and clear writing offer a fascinating look at the development of one of the most important innovations in naval engineering.
The Lloyd's Register of Shipping records the details of merchant vessels over 100 gross tonnes, which are self-propelled and sea-going, regardless of classification. Before the time, only those vessels classed by Lloyd's Register were listed. Vessels are listed alphabetically by their current name.
The Lloyd's Register of Shipping records the details of merchant vessels over 100 gross tonnes, which are self-propelled and sea-going, regardless of classification. Before the time, only those vessels classed by Lloyd's Register were listed. Vessels are listed alphabetically by their current name.
Steampunk is more than a fandom, a literary genre, or an aesthetic. It is a research methodology turning history inside out to search for alternatives to the progressive technological boosterism sold to us by Silicon Valley. This book turns to steampunk's quirky temporalities to embrace diverse genealogies of the digital humanities and to unite their methodologies with nineteenth-century literature and media archaeology. The result is nineteenth-century digital humanities, a retrofuturist approach in which readings of steampunk novels like William Gibson and Bruce Sterling's The Difference Engine and Ken Liu's The Grace of Kings collide with nineteenth-century technological histories like Charles Babbage's use of the difference engine to enhance worker productivity and Isabella Bird's spirit photography of alternate history China. Along the way, Steampunk and Nineteenth-Century Digital Humanities considers steampunk as a public form of digital humanities scholarship and activism, examining projects like Kinetic Steam Works's reconstruction of Henri Giffard's 1852 steam-powered airship, Jake von Slatt's use of James Wimshurst's 1880 designs to create an electric influence machine, and the queer steampunk activism of fans appearing at conventions around the globe. Steampunk as a digital humanities practice of repurposing reacts to the growing sense of multiple non-human temporalities mediating our human histories: microtemporal electricities flowing through our computer circuits, mechanical oscillations marking our work days, geological stratifications and cosmic drifts extending time into the millions and billions of years. Excavating the entangled, anachronistic layers of steampunk practice from video games like Bioshock Infinite to marine trash floating off the shore of Los Angeles and repurposed by media artist Claudio Garzón into steampunk submarines, Steampunk and Nineteenth-Century Digital Humanities uncovers the various technological temporalities and multicultural retrofutures illuminating many alternate histories of the digital humanities.
The Lloyd's Register of Shipping records the details of merchant vessels over 100 gross tonnes, which are self-propelled and sea-going, regardless of classification. Before the time, only those vessels classed by Lloyd's Register were listed. Vessels are listed alphabetically by their current name.
