World of Ships - Issue 1 - Evolution of the Cargo Ship 2017

*... Historical evolution A summary of the emergence of ship types and propulsion systems prior to and after World War I, covering reefers, heavylifters, ship construction, ro-ro, container ships, tankers, gas ships, bulk carriers and self-unloaders. * Container ships The development of container ships from the 1950s, including convertible holds, engine sizes, and the use of LNG propulsion. * Ro-ros and con-ros A look at the history of ro-ro vessel development, the emergence of con-ro ships and new con-ro configurations, auto carriers and livestock ships. General cargo ships General cargo and multipurpose vessels, new designs for both multipurpose and refrigerator ships, and the development of open-hatch bulk carriers...*