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KEEPERS OF THE SEA A HISTORY OF THE YACHTS AND TENDERS OF TRINITY HOUSE

by Richard Woodman

Published by Terence Dalton Limited. 1st. 1983

Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A History of the Yachts and Tenders of Trinity House. Many dramatic incidents recorded publicly for the first time. White boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 190 pages includes index.

Wrapper has light scuff marks to rear.

ISBN: 0861380185
Stock no. 2128042

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Contents

  • Author's Acknowledgements
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Chapter One Trinity House and the Origins of Lighthouses
  • Chapter Two The Sailing Yachts: Mutiny and War
  • Chapter Three The Sailing Yachts: Lightvessels and the Buoys
  • Chapter Four The Eddystone and other rocks
  • Chapter Five The Act of 1836 and the Age of Steam
  • Chapter Six Imperial Splendour
  • Chapter Seven War and Peace
  • Chapter Eight Dunkirk to D-Day
  • Chapter Nine Keepers of the Sea
  • Chapter Ten The Men
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Appendix: English lighthouse tenders 1742-1982
  • Index

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