Report Upon the Removal of Blossom Rock

Robert Stockton Williamson, William Henry Heuer

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English

Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025

History of the Americas; History of engineering & technology; Civil engineering, surveying & building; Ships & shipping: general interest; Local history

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âReport Upon the Removal of Blossom Rockâ details the significant engineering undertaking of removing a hazardous underwater obstruction in San Francisco Harbor. Authored by Robert Stockton Williamson and William Henry Heuer, this historical document chronicles the planning and execution of the Blossom Rock removal project, offering insights into the challenges and innovations of 19th-century maritime engineering.

Originally published in 1871, this report provides a valuable record of the methods and technologies employed to improve navigation and safety in one of America's busiest ports. Readers interested in civil engineering, maritime history, and the development of San Francisco will find this report a compelling study of a crucial moment in the city's infrastructural development.

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By: Robert Stockton Williamson, William Henry Heuer
Imprint: Hutson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 277g
ISBN: 9781023727563
ISBN 10: 1023727560
Pages: 70
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active