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Long, Frank D., Dean, F.E., Bowen, Frank C., Bird, P.R., Holmes, Capt. J.W., Coughlan, Nora

Shipping Wonders of the World (Magazine) - South Africa's Blue Riband Liner - Part 41 (Forty-One)

Amalgamated Press, 1936

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Year of publication
1936
Place of printing
London
Author
Long, Frank D., Dean, F.E., Bowen, Frank C., Bird, P.R., Holmes, Capt. J.W., Coughlan, Nora
Publishers
Amalgamated Press
Size
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Keyword
Shipping Wonders of the World (Magazine) - South Africa's Blue, Riband Liner - Part 41 (Forty-One) "Penhurst" (conclusion), Man's Quest of the Depths - Development in Diving Suits over the, past 100 Years, Marine Engines and Their Story - Part 10, Thames "Butterfly" Boats - the packets that maintain services, between London and neighbouring holiday resorts have a long, history, R.M.M.V. "Stirling Castle" - set a speed record for mail, delivery from Southampton to Capetown, Fifty Years in Sail - extracts from the log of Captain J.W., Holmes Sailing Ships History Nautical Magazine Back Issues
Binding description
S Paperback
State of preservation
Good
Languages
English
Binding
Softcover
First edition
Yes

Description

Pages 1285-1316. Many great black and white photos. Features: The Plucky "Penhurst" (conclusion); Man's Quest of the Depths - Development in Diving Suits over the past 100 Years; Marine Engines and Their Story - Part 10; Thames "Butterfly" Boats - the packets that maintain services between London and neighbouring holiday resorts have a long history; R.M.M.V. "Stirling Castle" - set a speed record for mail delivery from Southampton to Capetown; Fifty Years in Sail - extracts from the log of Captain J.W. Holmes graphically describe his experiences in command of some of the most famous sailing ships in the last days of the glorious era of sail. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Three-hole punched. A sound copy. Book