The Pioneer Steamship Savannah: A Study for a Scale Model United States National Museum Bulletin 228, 1961, pages 61-80

"The Pioneer Steamship Savannah: A Study for a Scale Model" by Howard Irving Chapelle is a study that explores the detailed process of creating accurate plans for the steamship Savannah, the first ship to cross the Atlantic using steam. The book corrects mistakes in older models by carefully looking at historical records. Chapelle uses documents, like the ship's log and reports from that time, to understand the ship's size, how well it sailed, and what it was made of, showcasing early steam power and ship design. The main goal is to build a correct model, honoring the ship's important place in maritime history.