New Merchant Marine (1920)

The New Merchant Marine is a book written by Edward Nash Hurley in 1920. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the United States Merchant Marine during the early 20th century. It discusses the history of the merchant marine, its role in wartime and peacetime, and the challenges it faced during this period.The book begins by discussing the importance of the merchant marine to the United States economy and national security. It then goes on to describe the various types of vessels that make up the merchant marine, including cargo ships, tankers, and passenger liners.The author also discusses the training and education of merchant mariners, as well as the regulations and laws governing the industry. He examines the role of the government in supporting the merchant marine, including the establishment of the United States Shipping Board and the creation of the Emergency Fleet Corporation during World War I.Throughout the book, Hurley emphasizes the importance of the merchant marine to the United States and argues for increased investment and support for the industry. He also provides insights into the challenges facing the industry at the time, such as competition from foreign shipping companies and the need for modernization and innovation.Overall, The New Merchant Marine is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Merchant Marine and its role in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.