The Marsh rebuilding, with the higher-pitched and larger boiler and new standard boiler mountings, completely altered the appearance of the engine, which in its last guise was a very handsome machine; but unsteadiness in running at speeds over 50 m.p.h. resulted in no further such conversions being made.

Not permitted to remain in the Academy, he was, after three years (1700) made district magistrate of Chʻien-chiang, Hupeh.

In addition, a number of smaller areas of the Arctic remain relatively ice-free during a portion of the winter. These ice-free areas or polynas are generally associated with deep ocean currents, wind currents, unique coastline configurations, and/or freshwater drainages.

All in all, Jack's a very practical chap.