David Napier by David Napier and David Bell: Note 23
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23. BOSSUT, 1730-1814
Charles Bossut (Abbe) was a distinguished French mathematician and a writer on hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, whose works were published in 1810-12. It is said that to his researches in these subjects, and in respect to the stability of ships, were due the superior sailing qualities of the vessels of the French navy at the beginning of the nineteenth century. He also took much interest in the improvement of the steam-engine. The Rob Roy, built to the model suggested by Bossut's ideas to Napier, was recognised as the "fastest steamer on the Clyde at the time."
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