: The book traces the emergence of naval architecture as a distinct engineering discipline, moving from the "Victorian hero engineer" era to modern computer-aided design (CAD).
: Larrie D. Ferreiro, a naval architect and historian. Publisher : MIT Press (2020). Bridging the Seas: The Rise of Naval Architectu...
The Rise of Naval Architecture in the Industrial Age, 1800–2000 : The book traces the emergence of naval
: Part of the Transformations: Studies in the History of Science and Technology series. Where to Buy Bridging the Seas: The Rise of Naval Architectu...
: Typically available as a 408-page paperback or eBook.
: It highlights the rise of government-sponsored testing tanks and laboratories for research into ship motion, speed, power, and maneuvering.
: Ferreiro details how the move to industrial materials like iron and steel necessitated new design rules and quantifiable performance standards.