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Voyage (Hardcover)
E.F. Knight
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R1,320
Discovery Miles 13 200
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Originally published London 1931. Many of the earliest books,
particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork. A well
illustrated book that will prove invaluable to the class of
yachtsmen for whom it is intended. Contents Include: The Selection
of a Boat. - The Effect of the Wind on a Boat. - Splices, Knots,
and Tackles. - The Small Open Sailing Boat. - Open Sailing Boats
with Boom-Sails, and Half Decked Boats. - Decked Boats. -
Seamanship. - Open Boat Sailing. - The Cruising Yacht. - The Art of
Coasting. - Decription of a Voyage. - Regulations Affecting
Yachtsmen. - Two Cruises on Lateen-Rigged Craft. Etc.
The Royal Navy at war from the home front
This is an account of the Royal Navy forces of the First World War
which operated out of Harwich, a Haven Port on the North Sea coast
of Britain in the county of Essex blessed with deep water. Situated
on the mouth of the estuaries of the Stour and Orwell rivers, it
provided the only safe anchorage between the Thames and the Humber.
Its significance and value as a naval base for military purposes
was always evident and from the 17th century it has been heavily
fortified. So when war was declared in 1914, Harwich's value and
importance was obvious and the base became operational, vitally
guarding the English Channel to the south and the route to the
Atlantic for the German fleet to the north. The author of this book
came to the task as a result of his long familiarity with the area,
and within these pages he describes every aspect of the naval work
that was concentrated on Harwich. This provides a fascinating
insight into the activities of the Home Fleet during the conflict.
The early action at Heligoland Bight is covered among others.
Convoys and patrol duties of both vessels and seaplanes are also
dealt with in some detail. This was the home of the Harwich
Submarine Flotilla and its work, including reconnaissance, is fully
described. Finally mine-laying and sweeping and the activities of
the Royal Naval Trawler Reserve and the Harwich Auxiliary force are
covered. Jutland provided the only major sea battle of the Great
War and other naval actions across the globe were comparatively
small-scale. Most significantly the narrow seaways between island
Britain and continental Europe had to remain tenable. Across these
narrow waters the greatest army the British Empire had ever
mobilised fought in deadly stalemate and was in perpetual need of
essential men and material. This is an engrossing story of the
First World War at sea and of the men and ships that provided
protection and vigilance.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Originally published in 1905. This is a fascinating read for any
sailing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information
that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include; I. The
selection of a boat, II. The effect of the wind on a boat, III.
Splices, Knots, and Tackles, IV. The Small open sailing boat, V.
Open Sailing-boats with boom sails, and half-decked boats, VI.
Decked boats, VII. Seamanship, VIII. Open Boat Sailing, IX. The
Cruising Yacht, X. The Art of Coasting, XI. Description of a
voyage, XII. Board of trade and other regulations affecting
yachtsmen, XIII. Two cruises on Lanteen-Rigged Craft. Many of the
earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and
before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Royal Navy at war from the home front
This is an account of the Royal Navy forces of the First World War
which operated out of Harwich, a Haven Port on the North Sea coast
of Britain in the county of Essex blessed with deep water. Situated
on the mouth of the estuaries of the Stour and Orwell rivers, it
provided the only safe anchorage between the Thames and the Humber.
Its significance and value as a naval base for military purposes
was always evident and from the 17th century it has been heavily
fortified. So when war was declared in 1914, Harwich's value and
importance was obvious and the base became operational, vitally
guarding the English Channel to the south and the route to the
Atlantic for the German fleet to the north. The author of this book
came to the task as a result of his long familiarity with the area,
and within these pages he describes every aspect of the naval work
that was concentrated on Harwich. This provides a fascinating
insight into the activities of the Home Fleet during the conflict.
The early action at Heligoland Bight is covered among others.
Convoys and patrol duties of both vessels and seaplanes are also
dealt with in some detail. This was the home of the Harwich
Submarine Flotilla and its work, including reconnaissance, is fully
described. Finally mine-laying and sweeping and the activities of
the Royal Naval Trawler Reserve and the Harwich Auxiliary force are
covered. Jutland provided the only major sea battle of the Great
War and other naval actions across the globe were comparatively
small-scale. Most significantly the narrow seaways between island
Britain and continental Europe had to remain tenable. Across these
narrow waters the greatest army the British Empire had ever
mobilised fought in deadly stalemate and was in perpetual need of
essential men and material. This is an engrossing story of the
First World War at sea and of the men and ships that provided
protection and vigilance.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
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