Steam Navigation the navigating or propelling vessels by steam. - In treating this subject we have, for the sake of perspicuity, and for ease of reference, divided it into the following sections:-

Section I

Historical Outline of the Rise and Progress of Steam Navigation. Section II. - The construction and arrangement of Steam Vessels.

Section III

The construction and arrangement of Marine Engines,

Boilers, Condensers, Etc. Section IV

The construction and arrangement of the Propelling Machinery.

Section V

On the Prevention of Accidents from Explosion, Collision Fire, Foundering, etc.; with the Legislative Enactments on the subject