Abstract
HAVING frequently observed the swimming motions of the fishes in our Aquarium—and occasionally of porpoises in the open sea—I have tried to make use for propelling boats of the same principle of locomotion, as exemplified particularly in the tail-fin.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
LINDEN, H. Waves as a Motive Power. Nature 47, 438–439 (1893). https://doi.org/10.1038/047438a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/047438a0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.
