History of the Life-boat, and Its Work
Author : Richard Lewis
Publisher : London : Macmillan
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 28,52 MB
Release : 1874
Category : Lifeboats
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Author : Richard Lewis
Publisher : London : Macmillan
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 28,52 MB
Release : 1874
Category : Lifeboats
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Author : Nicholas Leach
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 41,57 MB
Release : 2011-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445623498
The history of the Harwich Lifeboat.
Author : Alan Salsbury
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,34 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Lifeboat service
ISBN : 9781841142753
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Page : 706 pages
File Size : 46,69 MB
Release : 1885
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Author : The National Life-boat Institution
Publisher :
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 50,16 MB
Release : 1883
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Page : 656 pages
File Size : 47,72 MB
Release : 1876
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Author : George Hodgkinson
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 13,26 MB
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1399049496
The first comprehensive study to be written on the history of ship launches and their ceremonies. Throughout history, man has been performing rituals at the launch of a new ship to seek supernatural or divine protection for his ship and those who will sail in her. The form of the ritual varies according to local custom and religion: from the breaking of a coconut, to the release of doves, to the role of astrologers in choosing an auspicious day for the launch. But the sentiment that lies behind all launching ceremonies is fear. At the moment of launching a new ship a seafarer is alert to any sign that his ship is not sound. He is superstitious and seeks reassurance that his ship and those who will sail in her will be protected. The rites of blood sacrifice and libations performed by the ancient Babylonians and Greeks are well evidenced. The evolution of this practice into todays tradition of breaking a bottle of wine against the bow of a ship before launch, still symbolising sacrifice, is explored as well as the now widely practised custom of inviting ladies to name and launch new ships.
Author : Helen Doe
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 22,32 MB
Release : 2024-02-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 139812236X
This book takes a fresh look at the creation of the Institution, and its early founders and examines how it has responded over 200 years.
Author : Frederick Whymper
Publisher :
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 44,21 MB
Release : 1872
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Page : 838 pages
File Size : 10,58 MB
Release : 1816
Category : Early English newspapers
ISBN :
The "Gentleman's magazine" section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the "(Trader's) monthly intelligencer" section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month's new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs.