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Why was the Navy so reluctant to convert to steam? Could any factors have sped up the conversion? Do you think that the Navy was right to delay the process of conversion? What insights does this debate have on the implementation of future military technology for the US military?

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Conversion to Steam Ships by the Navy are examined. The expert determines why the Navy is so reluctant to convert the steam.

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The resistance was predicated upon several factors including experiences with coal bunkers that spoiled good decks, smoke from steam that blackened white sails, grimed the rigging, smutted the bunting, and spoiled parties creating a great annoyance to the crew. The Navy was long resistance to ...

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