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Notable Points in the Design History of the Doxford Opposed Piston Marine Oil Engine

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This beautiful book was researched and written by John Jordan and the late Rodney Cartridge who had been Doxford apprentices, designers, test and marine engineers, bringing their own perspective of the development of the engine covering a large proportion of the lifetime of the oil engine design and production, from 1910 to 1985.

ISBN: WMDS

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As a treasure trove of original images, diagrams and first-person accounts, the book traces the research, development and manufacturing processes of Doxford, which was founded as a shipbuilder in 1840 and produced marine oil engines from 1913. Surviving the Great Depression, which took a heavy toll on the city’s industry, Doxford continued producing the engines until 1979.

The book includes background on the company, its facilities, and the personalities who worked there; plus, of course, a great deal of detail on Doxford’s most famous design, the opposed piston engine. Jordan and Cartridge share extensive stories on tests, tweaks and redesigns that took place during the development of Doxford engines.

It is not intended to be a technical book in its entirety, but an interesting read for the marine engineer. In particular those who may have either worked at Doxford Engine Works, Doxford Licensees or sailed on vessels with Doxford engines installed, or those who simply have an interest in marine engines.

The book has some 454 - A4 size pages and is in easy to read print along with many pictures and diagrams.

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The book has some 454 - A4 size pages and is in easy to read print along with many pictures and diagrams.

Read the Nautilus Telegraph's review

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