Map of the World
The distinction of travel by any mode is perhaps the one equalizer in class distinction. All men must ride them, operate, build, design, or finance them. Some of the greatest innovators of aeronautics, steam operation, and transportation theory design have actually come from the working classes; those who are intimately familiar with the machines merely from their work assignments. The Analytical Engine and Steam were soon coupled to improve technology across all modes of travel.
* Horseless Carriage - Closed top coaches powered by outer steam engine and harnessed electolight power. It requires a skilled driver, for the driver must also double as the mechanic in case of engine failure. Horseless carriages are expensive in sale price and upkeep, leaving their use to the wealthy. A few businesses men have conjured are cab services, but reputation is questionable, as one must consult an enthusiast for the best rates. Some also incorporate the avocation of open-top and two-seater pleasure coaches as the conscript for the adventurous and young-at-heart.
* Trains - The main engine is propelled by a coal fed fire that heats a boiler full of water, thus producing steam… and the powerdrome provides the muscle. It pulls cars referred to as cars or coaches for transporting goods and people. It runs on beams of joined steel called tracks. Coaches are now capable of double capacity known as "double-deckers" as well as single level cars. The newest trains from the workyard will have an auditory system built throughout where the conductor may speak with passengers to give announcements.
* Sailing Ships - regular classifications of sailing ship used for sailing without steam; made of wood and/or iron, for sea and river use. They do not have the capability of flight. Many, however, are equipped with modern guns capable of firing multiple rounds at once, cannons with double vs single shot.
* Steamship - A ship propelled by a steam engine. The steamship can be either rear-screw propelled or older vessels have an outer power wheel referred to as a paddle wheel. Often smaller steam vessels are referred to as river-whistles, while the larger, true ships with ocean and river capability are referred to simply as steamers. Pleasure barges are not uncommon sites on the Thames from those sailing in from out of the city, right along side ships for commerce.
*Airships – Lighter-than-air vessels with large envelopes (balloons) filled with hot air, helium, or hydrogen, for the purpose of flight. Airships are propelled by steam engine, and has outer structures such as a Gondola, rudder, and propellers. Airships are also known as dirigibles from the French (diriger “to direct”, plus -ible, meaning "directable or steerable”). The first airships were called dirigible balloons. Over time, the word balloon was dropped from the phrase. In modern usage, balloon refers to any buoyant aircraft that generally relies on wind currents for horizontal movement, and usually has a mechanism to control vertical movement. Santos-Dumont designed, built, and flew the first practical dirigible, demonstrating that routine, controlled flight was possible.
The term "gondola", used to describe a crew car of an airship, hanging beneath the center of the envelope. Early gondolas were open structures slung beneath the envelope, later ones were enclosed and hung directly from the internal framing. These may be short, for cockpit and landing gear alone, or longer to provide passenger space. Rigid airships would soon be developed and furthering passenger or cargo space internal to the dirigible.
The early airships with open structures slung beneath the envelope have come to be called “aero-sailers” as the vessels where the gondola is crafted to be, and indeed, in the shape of, a watercraft. They are steam-powered, but also have the ability to utilize wind currents on sea as well as when airborne. Aero-sailers can be further broken down by vessel type much in the same manner as regular sailing ship with aero as a prefix - brigantine, caravel, carrack, dingy, frigate, schooners, wind-jammers, and ship of the lines. Some Aero-sailers are able to shift their masts and sails to hold one or more envelopes, making them popular with defense as well as brigands. Chinese junks are also popular given they are imported from, and represent, the exotic east.
Zeppelins are larger vessels with a long enclosed space known as the gondola. The structure of the envelope is so well-designed that the interior is of solid frames covered by canvas and can now be used for storage of baggage and/or cargo. It has been reported that some Zeppelins have been formed to such capacity that they are veritable cities on air! The military use of Zeppelins have been to provide transport for personnel, weapons, supplies, access to air bases, as well as forming bases when necessary.
History of Transportation
Foot, Bicycle, Horse, Carriage, Ship or Boat, Horseless Carriage, Train, Airship.
From the oldest to the newest, man travelled on what technology hath provided. Regardless of the mode, the means always seem to improve… much to the disdain of some, pleasure for others…Foot, Bicycle, Horse, Carriage, Ship or Boat, Horseless Carriage, Train, Airship.
The distinction of travel by any mode is perhaps the one equalizer in class distinction. All men must ride them, operate, build, design, or finance them. Some of the greatest innovators of aeronautics, steam operation, and transportation theory design have actually come from the working classes; those who are intimately familiar with the machines merely from their work assignments. The Analytical Engine and Steam were soon coupled to improve technology across all modes of travel.
Definitions of Intricate Vessels
* Horseless Carriage - Closed top coaches powered by outer steam engine and harnessed electolight power. It requires a skilled driver, for the driver must also double as the mechanic in case of engine failure. Horseless carriages are expensive in sale price and upkeep, leaving their use to the wealthy. A few businesses men have conjured are cab services, but reputation is questionable, as one must consult an enthusiast for the best rates. Some also incorporate the avocation of open-top and two-seater pleasure coaches as the conscript for the adventurous and young-at-heart.
* Trains - The main engine is propelled by a coal fed fire that heats a boiler full of water, thus producing steam… and the powerdrome provides the muscle. It pulls cars referred to as cars or coaches for transporting goods and people. It runs on beams of joined steel called tracks. Coaches are now capable of double capacity known as "double-deckers" as well as single level cars. The newest trains from the workyard will have an auditory system built throughout where the conductor may speak with passengers to give announcements.
* Sailing Ships - regular classifications of sailing ship used for sailing without steam; made of wood and/or iron, for sea and river use. They do not have the capability of flight. Many, however, are equipped with modern guns capable of firing multiple rounds at once, cannons with double vs single shot.
* Steamship - A ship propelled by a steam engine. The steamship can be either rear-screw propelled or older vessels have an outer power wheel referred to as a paddle wheel. Often smaller steam vessels are referred to as river-whistles, while the larger, true ships with ocean and river capability are referred to simply as steamers. Pleasure barges are not uncommon sites on the Thames from those sailing in from out of the city, right along side ships for commerce.
*Airships – Lighter-than-air vessels with large envelopes (balloons) filled with hot air, helium, or hydrogen, for the purpose of flight. Airships are propelled by steam engine, and has outer structures such as a Gondola, rudder, and propellers. Airships are also known as dirigibles from the French (diriger “to direct”, plus -ible, meaning "directable or steerable”). The first airships were called dirigible balloons. Over time, the word balloon was dropped from the phrase. In modern usage, balloon refers to any buoyant aircraft that generally relies on wind currents for horizontal movement, and usually has a mechanism to control vertical movement. Santos-Dumont designed, built, and flew the first practical dirigible, demonstrating that routine, controlled flight was possible.
The term "gondola", used to describe a crew car of an airship, hanging beneath the center of the envelope. Early gondolas were open structures slung beneath the envelope, later ones were enclosed and hung directly from the internal framing. These may be short, for cockpit and landing gear alone, or longer to provide passenger space. Rigid airships would soon be developed and furthering passenger or cargo space internal to the dirigible.
The early airships with open structures slung beneath the envelope have come to be called “aero-sailers” as the vessels where the gondola is crafted to be, and indeed, in the shape of, a watercraft. They are steam-powered, but also have the ability to utilize wind currents on sea as well as when airborne. Aero-sailers can be further broken down by vessel type much in the same manner as regular sailing ship with aero as a prefix - brigantine, caravel, carrack, dingy, frigate, schooners, wind-jammers, and ship of the lines. Some Aero-sailers are able to shift their masts and sails to hold one or more envelopes, making them popular with defense as well as brigands. Chinese junks are also popular given they are imported from, and represent, the exotic east.
Zeppelins are larger vessels with a long enclosed space known as the gondola. The structure of the envelope is so well-designed that the interior is of solid frames covered by canvas and can now be used for storage of baggage and/or cargo. It has been reported that some Zeppelins have been formed to such capacity that they are veritable cities on air! The military use of Zeppelins have been to provide transport for personnel, weapons, supplies, access to air bases, as well as forming bases when necessary.
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