The Pre-Industrial Sources of Power: Power From the Sea Walter Minchinton, with assistance from the late Peveril Meig, looks at the potential of the ocean - from tidal mills to power stations. Walter Minchinton | Published in History Today Volume 30 Issue 3 March 1980 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Industrial RevolutionScience & Technology Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Pilgrim as a Historian