This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Houghton, Mifflin in 1902 in 499 pages; Subjects: Merchant marine; Shipping; Shipping bounties and subsidies; Business & Economics / Industries / Transportation; Sports & Recreation / Boating; Transportation / General; Transportation / Ships & Shipbuilding / General; Transportation / Ships & Shipbuilding / History;