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THOUGH the name of William Froude has long been a household word among naval architects, and his methods of studying the resistance of ships have been adopted in all important maritime countries, yet it may safely be said that few who are familiar with his pioneering experiments know anything of his life and character. This is not to be wondered at for, so far, the only sources of information regarding him have consisted of brief sketches. There will therefore be many who will read with interest the presidential address delivered to the Devonshire Association at Ilfracombe on July 4 by Sir Westcott Abell, who took for his theme “William Froude—His Life and Work”.
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William Froude (1810–1879). Nature 132, 90–91 (1933). https://doi.org/10.1038/132090a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/132090a0