Tag Archives: steam power

conservative counterpoise

Posted on December 25, 2018 by SUMPTER

In an editorial on December 25, 1868 The New-York Times stressed that Christmas was a traditional, family time in a world of great technological change, especially the transportation revolution caused by steam power. The technological innovation led to social change: … Continue reading →

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clean energy

Posted on October 27, 2017 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times October 27, 1867: Petroleum for Fuel. There have been many objections urged to the use of petroleum as fuel on sea-going vessels, most of which, we believe, will be successfully set aside. But none of them … Continue reading →

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Steam Power Proponent (and Engineer) Promoted

Posted on March 26, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times March 27, 1861 (The New York Times Archive): The Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy. The appointment of BENJ. F. ISHERWOOD to be Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy gives very marked satisfaction to those in the service. He is … Continue reading →

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