Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 255William Blackwood, 1944 - England |
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Page 340
... mate's previous ships , shrouds and backstays were secured to the hull by means of lignum vitæ dead - eyes through which were rove stout hemp lanyards ; and the setting up of the shrouds and backstays was a complicated business ...
... mate's previous ships , shrouds and backstays were secured to the hull by means of lignum vitæ dead - eyes through which were rove stout hemp lanyards ; and the setting up of the shrouds and backstays was a complicated business ...
Page 343
... mate relieved the mate who had been keeping the second dog- watch , but had lingered for a few minutes of his watch below to discuss the affairs of the day . 66 66 " You're going to have a strong watch this passage , " he said . ' I'm ...
... mate relieved the mate who had been keeping the second dog- watch , but had lingered for a few minutes of his watch below to discuss the affairs of the day . 66 66 " You're going to have a strong watch this passage , " he said . ' I'm ...
Page 352
... mate considered the problem of getting the boat over those inner chocks so that it could be slid down into the sea , then came to a decision . 66 Lay along here and get this boat out , " he shouted . " Hook on the davit tackles . " The ...
... mate considered the problem of getting the boat over those inner chocks so that it could be slid down into the sea , then came to a decision . 66 Lay along here and get this boat out , " he shouted . " Hook on the davit tackles . " The ...
Contents
Number 1540 | 81 |
NATUK EXPERIENCES IN THE LIFE OF DR H G ESMONDE | 105 |
above all send Blackwood We have | 156 |
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