It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read 200 Years of Clyde Pleasure Steamers by Alistair Deayton
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In August 1812, two centuries ago, the River Clyde would see a transport revolution – one that would change the economy of the river for ever. A Helensburgh hotel owner began to operate Europe's first ever commercial steam ship from Glasgow to Greenock. No longer would ships be dependent on the tide or the wind. The Comet, as his ship was known, had been built by John Wood, of Port Glasgow, and was fitted with paddle wheels. Her first voyage from Glasgow to Greenock was made at about 5 mph against a headwind. Advertised to sail on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Glasgow, the Comet...
200 Years of Clyde Pleasure Steamers by Alistair Deayton is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.
This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read 200 Years of Clyde Pleasure Steamers aloud.
200 Years of Clyde Pleasure Steamers is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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