The Pilot House

摘要

THIS IS THE 300™ ISSUE OF POWERSHIPS/STEAMBOAT BILL. WE WOULDN'T exist without the herculean efforts of our members who have produced the first-rate articles and columns that have filled 300 issues of our magazine. We thank you and look forward to your continued contributions. CCPTAIN NATHAN Cobb wanted to start an American trans-Atlantic steam packet line in 1836. Cobb's steamboat, the Despatch, featured a unique steam propulsion system designed by Phineas Bennet that was especially efficient. James Brown tells us why the effort was doomed from the start.