Naval Institute Proceedings Volume 11 issues 1-2

<p>This volume contains issues 1 and 2 of the United States Naval Institute's <i>Proceedings</i> from 1885. A valuable historical resource the <i>Proceedings</i> offers insights into late 19th-century naval thought strategy and technology. Authored by officers and experts of the time the articles cover a range of topics related to naval warfare ship design maritime engineering and the role of the Navy in national defense. </p><p>Providing a snapshot of the U.S. Navy during a period of significant technological advancement and evolving geopolitical strategy this collection is essential for historians naval enthusiasts and anyone interested in the development of maritime power. The <i>Proceedings</i> reflect the debates and discussions shaping the modern Navy.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>