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Why early powered stokers disappointed

Navies experimented with powered stokers, but the early systems are described as generally unsuccessful.

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Question

Did any navy experiment with powered stokers for coal-fired ships?

Short answer

Yes; some navies tried them early, but the systems were generally not very good.

Notes

Some navies experimented with powered stokers early in their development. The systems are judged generally unsuccessful. No particular ships or failure mechanisms are identified, so the conclusion is narrow. It still records that mechanising coal handling was tried before oil firing displaced much of the problem.