Report Made to the Bureau of Steam-Engineering, Navy Department, August 9, 1882, by B. F. Isherwood, On the Vedette Boats Constructed for the British and French Navies by the Herreshoff Manufacturing

This technical report details the construction and performance of the Vedette boats, which were used for reconnaissance and patrolling by the British and French navies in the late 19th century. Written by B. F. Isherwood, a chief engineer in the Navy Department, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of naval technology and innovation.

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