SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT NO. 299

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 24, 1881

Scientific American Supplement. Vol. XII, No. 299.

Scientific American established 1845

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

I. ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS.--On the Progress and development
of the Marine Engine.--Marine engines.--The marine
boiler.--Steel boilers.--Corrosion of boilers.--How the marine
engine may be improved.--Consumption of fuel.--Evaporative
efficiency of marine locomotive boilers.--Screw propellers

Steam Ferry Boats of the Port of Marseilles.--2 figures.--