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Paperback. Condizione: Good. If anyone has ever wondered what happens in the engine-room when the Captain on the bridge rings 'Full Ahead' on the telegraph then this book will enlighten the reader. This is a story of one man's life at sea, from his beginnings as a lowly cadet to his qualification as a Chief Engineer. There are many anecdotes about his experiences - some amusing and some terrifying - together with pen portraits of a few of his fellow seafarers and the places he visited. In the Treacle Mine starts in the 1960s when steam power was still the preferred option for larger and more powerful ships but over the following decade, the availability of ever more powerful and more fuel-efficient, diesel engines sounded the death knell for steam propulsion. Now there are only a few preserved steamships left as a reminder of how things used to be down below in the 'treacle mine', which was how Geordie marine engineers described the engine-room. Despite the fact that steam power has disappeared from everyday use, there are still a great many enthusiasts from all walks of life who are prepared to give up their spare time to ensure that steam lives on. This dedication means that heritage steam railways, steam traction engines and even the occasional preserved steamship, can continue to operate and give pleasure to millions of visitors every year. Most of the steamships described are turbine vessels which, although lacking the visual appeal of an 'up and downer', (the term for a steam-reciprocating engine), still have a great deal that will be of interest to steam enthusiasts. Following his experiences with steam, the author eventually began working on motor ships but these were also not without incident and there is much in this book that will spark the interest of anyone who enjoys stories of the sea and seafarers.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. If anyone has ever wondered what happens in the engine room when the Captain on the bridge rings 'Full Ahead' on the telegraph then this book will enlighten the reader. This is a story of one man's life at sea, from his beginnings as a lowly cadet to his qualification as a Chief Engineer. There are many anecdotes about his experiences - some amusing and some terrifying - together with pen portraits of a few of his fellow seafarers and the places he visited.In the Treacle Mine starts in the 1960s when steam power was still the preferred option for larger and more powerful ships but over the following decade, the availability of ever more powerful and more fuel-efficient, diesel engines sounded the death knell for steam propulsion. Now there are only a few preserved steamships left as a reminder of how things used to be down below in the 'treacle mine', which was how Geordie marine engineers described the engine-room. Despite the fact that steam power has disappeared from everyday use, there are still a great many enthusiasts from all walks of life who are prepared to give up their spare time to ensure that steam lives on. This dedication means that heritage steam railways, steam traction engines and even the occasional preserved steamship, can continue to operate and give pleasure to millions of visitors every year.One whole chapter is devoted to a voyage with an 'up and downer' (a steam reciprocating engine) and although the remaining steamers were all turbine vessels which may lack the same visual appeal, there will still be much that will be of interest to any steam enthusiast. Following his experiences with steam, the author eventually began working on motor ships but these were also not without incident and there is much in this book that will spark the interest of anyone who enjoys stories of the sea and seafarers.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. If anyone has ever wondered what happens in the engine room when the Captain on the bridge rings 'Full Ahead' on the telegraph then this book will enlighten the reader. This is a story of one man's life at sea, from his beginnings as a lowly cadet to his qualification as a Chief Engineer. There are many anecdotes about his experiences - some amusing and some terrifying - together with pen portraits of a few of his fellow seafarers and the places he visited.In the Treacle Mine starts in the 1960s when steam power was still the preferred option for larger and more powerful ships but over the following decade, the availability of ever more powerful and more fuel-efficient, diesel engines sounded the death knell for steam propulsion. Now there are only a few preserved steamships left as a reminder of how things used to be down below in the 'treacle mine', which was how Geordie marine engineers described the engine-room. Despite the fact that steam power has disappeared from everyday use, there are still a great many enthusiasts from all walks of life who are prepared to give up their spare time to ensure that steam lives on. This dedication means that heritage steam railways, steam traction engines and even the occasional preserved steamship, can continue to operate and give pleasure to millions of visitors every year.One whole chapter is devoted to a voyage with an 'up and downer' (a steam reciprocating engine) and although the remaining steamers were all turbine vessels which may lack the same visual appeal, there will still be much that will be of interest to any steam enthusiast. Following his experiences with steam, the author eventually began working on motor ships but these were also not without incident and there is much in this book that will spark the interest of anyone who enjoys stories of the sea and seafarers.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. If anyone has ever wondered what happens in the engine room when the Captain on the bridge rings Full Ahead on the telegraph then this book will enlighten the reader. This is a story of one mans life at sea, from his beginnings as a lowly cadet to his qualification as a Chief Engineer. There are many anecdotes about his experiences some amusing and some terrifying together with pen portraits of a few of his fellow seafarers and the places he visited.In the Treacle Mine starts in the 1960s when steam power was still the preferred option for larger and more powerful ships but over the following decade, the availability of ever more powerful and more fuel-efficient, diesel engines sounded the death knell for steam propulsion. Now there are only a few preserved steamships left as a reminder of how things used to be down below in the treacle mine, which was how Geordie marine engineers described the engine-room. Despite the fact that steam power has disappeared from everyday use, there are still a great many enthusiasts from all walks of life who are prepared to give up their spare time to ensure that steam lives on. This dedication means that heritage steam railways, steam traction engines and even the occasional preserved steamship, can continue to operate and give pleasure to millions of visitors every year.One whole chapter is devoted to a voyage with an 'up and downer' (a steam reciprocating engine) and although the remaining steamers were all turbine vessels which may lack the same visual appeal, there will still be much that will be of interest to any steam enthusiast. Following his experiences with steam, the author eventually began working on motor ships but these were also not without incident and there is much in this book that will spark the interest of anyone who enjoys stories of the sea and seafarers. This book takes a look at the life of a Marine Engineer in the Merchant Navy during the final years of steam propulsion. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Hardcover; Volume 32 only; proceedings of the 37th annual conference on App lications of X-Ray Analysis, held August 1-5, 1988, in Steamboat Springs, C olorado; light fading and shelf wear to exterior; former owner's stamping o n front endpaper; a few small spots at top page edge; in very good conditio n with clean text, firm binding. Dust jacket shows light scuffing and shelf wear.…

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SingleIssueMagazine. Condizione: Very Good. Vol. 262, No. 6. Pulp magazine. [Edited by Albert J. Gibner.] Cover art V. E. Pyles for "The Devil's Paint Pot" (novelette) by W. C. Tuttle. Includes "White Adventure: The Sturdy Little Tub" by Lt. Com. George O. Noville; "The Wildcatter" (pt. 1 of 3) by Ted Copp; "Death Rides the Wind" (pt. 2 of 5) by Eustace L. Adams; "Traitor's Shadow" (pt. 3 of 4) by John Wilstach; "Men of Daring: Captain To m healy - Anzac Spy-catcher" (True Story in Pictures) by Stookie Allen; "Seventy Below" by Frank Richardson Pierce; "Madison Square Garden V - Mile of the Century" Track" by Judson P. Philips. Features: "Class for Cops" by J. W. Holden; "A Last Outpost" by Delos White; "Fifty Years from Now" by Robert Schall; "Strange Customs of the Guajiro Indians" by J. T. Champion; "The Champions Bull" by Irving Wallace; "Argonotes"; "Looking Ahead!" Illustrations uncredited. Minor stains at upper edges. Book.…

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