Lifeboat History Illustrated

The Age of Pulling and Sailing Part 1 of 3

Nonfiction, History, Reference
Cover of the book Lifeboat History Illustrated by Mr Michael Robert Mumford, Mr Michael Robert Mumford
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Mr Michael Robert Mumford ISBN: 9781912376322
Publisher: Mr Michael Robert Mumford Publication: January 16, 2018
Imprint: MUMFORDBOOKS-GUIDES Language: English
Author: Mr Michael Robert Mumford
ISBN: 9781912376322
Publisher: Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Publication: January 16, 2018
Imprint: MUMFORDBOOKS-GUIDES
Language: English

Lifeboat History-illustrated eBook

The Age of Pulling and Sailing Lifeboat History Part 1 of 3 Introduction 75 full illustrated, over 200 images.
(The Age of Steam, Petrol & Diesel Part 2, The Age of Air Sea Rescue Part 3 coming soon).

The islands of Britain and Ireland have always been at the mercy of the sea. In the early 19th century, there was an average of 1,800 shipwrecks a year around our coasts, and this danger was an accepted part of life onboard.
Coastal communities often watched helplessly as vessels foundered.
Rescue services did exist in some places – there are records of a rescue boat stationed in Liverpool from 1730.
In Bamburgh, Northumberland, men from the local castle patrolled the shore on horseback, ready to go to sea in their ‘unimmergible’ coble – the first purpose-built lifeboat, designed by Lionel Lukin and patented in 1785.
A 1789 competition, run by a group of businessmen from Tyne and Wear, sought designs for rescue boats.
One of the entries, from William Wouldhave, was designed to selfright.
Boatbuilder Henry Greathead was asked to build a lifeboat combining the best features of Lukin’s and Wouldhave’s designs, and came up with a vessel called the Original.

Within 20 years, he had built more than 30 of these lifeboats, and they were saving lives around the UK and its islands, from St Andrews to St Peter Port.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Lifeboat History-illustrated eBook

The Age of Pulling and Sailing Lifeboat History Part 1 of 3 Introduction 75 full illustrated, over 200 images.
(The Age of Steam, Petrol & Diesel Part 2, The Age of Air Sea Rescue Part 3 coming soon).

The islands of Britain and Ireland have always been at the mercy of the sea. In the early 19th century, there was an average of 1,800 shipwrecks a year around our coasts, and this danger was an accepted part of life onboard.
Coastal communities often watched helplessly as vessels foundered.
Rescue services did exist in some places – there are records of a rescue boat stationed in Liverpool from 1730.
In Bamburgh, Northumberland, men from the local castle patrolled the shore on horseback, ready to go to sea in their ‘unimmergible’ coble – the first purpose-built lifeboat, designed by Lionel Lukin and patented in 1785.
A 1789 competition, run by a group of businessmen from Tyne and Wear, sought designs for rescue boats.
One of the entries, from William Wouldhave, was designed to selfright.
Boatbuilder Henry Greathead was asked to build a lifeboat combining the best features of Lukin’s and Wouldhave’s designs, and came up with a vessel called the Original.

Within 20 years, he had built more than 30 of these lifeboats, and they were saving lives around the UK and its islands, from St Andrews to St Peter Port.

More books from Reference

Cover of the book Theoretical Implications of Some Global Phenomena in Syntax by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book Vi, Vivi E Aprendi by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book Neither Snow Nor Rain by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book EU Rule of Law Promotion by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book Sex, Love, and Money by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book 101 Amazing Facts about the Royal Family by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book Investigating Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book Alan Lacer's Woodturning Projects & Techniques by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book Kisah Masjid Kobe Dari Jepang Yang Tetap Kokoh Walau Di Hantam Serangan Bom Perang Dunia Ke-2 & Gempa Bumi by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book Every Landlord's Guide to Finding Great Tenants by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book Merlin and Legendary Romance by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book A Billion Voices: China's Search for a Common Language: Penguin Specials by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book Case Files Biochemistry 3/E by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book APA Style Essentials by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
Cover of the book Four-Year Colleges 2011 by Mr Michael Robert Mumford
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy