Habbakuk: A Secret Ship Made of Ice
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L D Cross's 'Habbakuk: A Secret Ship Made of Ice' narrates the origin, development, experimental testing, and eventual cancellation of the British Project Habakkuk during World War II. Drawing on archival materials and technical reports, the book explores the personalities involved, the scientific experiments with pycrete, and the political drivers behind Churchill's support.
It explains the engineering challenges—especially cold flow, insulation, and cost—that doomed the project despite initial enthusiasm.
The author presents a readable account for both technical and general audiences interested in unusual wartime inventions and their human stories.
It explains the engineering challenges—especially cold flow, insulation, and cost—that doomed the project despite initial enthusiasm.
The author presents a readable account for both technical and general audiences interested in unusual wartime inventions and their human stories.
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Episode 406 - Project Habakkuk ft. Josh Boerman
