10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ABLE SEAMAN»
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This life story of nautical experience in the 1870s describes the author's experience aboard the HMS St. Vincent, the HMS Victory, and the HMS Swallow, with diverse incidents.
And here is Jimmy Delaney, whose journey of discovery collides with a momentous event which exposes his illusion of self-determination.
other respects, no fault can be found with an able seaman for want of skill in
sailmaking. In allotting the jobs among the crew, reference is always had to a
man's rate and capacity ; and it is considered a decided imputation upon a man
to put ...
Richard Henry Dana, James Lees, 1856
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The British
Seaman 1200-1860: A Social Survey
On paper, the able seaman's pay was reasonably good. Whatever his faults, in
other respects, Buckingham showed a real appreciation of the problem and
attempted to raise the pay and get it paid more promptly, but in the latter respect
he ...
5
Pitcairn: The Island, the People, and the Pastor; to which ...
MATTHEW THOMPSON, Able Seaman, aged 40, 5 feet 8 in. high, very dark
complexion, short black hair, slender made; 'is tattooed'in several parts of his
body. JOHN SUMNER, Able Seaman, aged 24, 5 feet 8 in. high, fair complexion,
brown ...
Thomas Boyles Murray, 1860
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Slanwo able Seaman. Sea Horse. — William Wiltshire, Lieutenant of Mariaes.
Maidstone. — John Wood, ordinary teaman. Wounded. * Narcissus.— Thomas
William ...
A seaman is obliged to obey the order of the master or officer, asking no
questions and making no objection, whether the duty to which he is ordered be
that which properly belongs to an able seaman or not ; yet as able seamen alone
can do ...
Richard Henry Dana, Brown, 1863
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The
Seaman's Friend: Containing a Treatise on Practical ...
No man is entitled to the rate or wages of an able seaman, who is not a good
helmsman. There is always a difference in a ship's company as to this duty, some
men being more steady, careful, and expert helmsmen than others; and the best
...
9
The
Seaman's Friend: A Treatise on Practical Seamanship
A rare glimpse into the day-to-day shipboard procedures of the 19th-century.
10
Arctic Interlude: Independent to North Russia
Name Rank Colket, Edward W. Bosun Drinkwater, James M. Engineering Cadet
Dunean, Y. W. Able Seaman Elmore, Theodore Utility Foskey, Leon Ernest
Carpenter Gavin, Patrick Wiper Gomm, Alfred E. Able Seaman Gubeira, Linardo
Wiper ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ABLE SEAMAN»
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HERALD WAR REPORT
Word has been received intimating that Able Seaman Randle, of Hirst, has died of wounds received whilst in action at the Dardanelles. «Morpeth Herald, Jul 15»
Falklands veteran Mick raise cash by running Potteries Marathon in …
Now, 33 years later, the former Royal Navy able seaman will dust off that precious lifesaver and wear it as he takes on the Potteries Marathon ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
Families of Cemfjord victims arrive for memorial service
... (55); ordinary seaman Tomasz Kwiatkowski (31); able seaman Artur Podrazka (24) and ordinary seaman and cook Artur Wegorek (24). «John O'Groat Journal, Jul 15»
Faslane mine hunter destroys bomb in the Gulf
“This was a really great experience for me as a diver,” said Able Seaman (Diver) Jake Connell. “We showed the US Navy our capabilities and ... «The Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter, Jul 15»
HMS Quorn returns to Portsmouth after successful deployment
Able Seaman (Mine Warfare) Ryan Smout, said: “I've been in the Navy for six years and although we train hard for it, this was my first time ... «teamlocals.co.uk, Jul 15»
Seaman Jack celebrating after completing training
ABLE seaman diver, Jack Bottoms, 22, from Aberaeron is celebrating after completing his specialist clearance diver training at the Defence ... «cambrian-news.co.uk, Jul 15»
'Pot Polish' On Bones From Franklin's 1845 Arctic Expedition Is …
The body of Able Seaman John Hartnell, a crew member of the Arctic expedition led by Captain Sir John Franklin in 1845, is seen buried in the ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
Scots ship destroys 1000lb bomb on Gulf seabed as Navy team up …
Able Seaman Jake Connell added: “This operation was a really great experience for me as a diver. “We showed the US navy our capabilities ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
Surveyor dons reservist uniform for day in office
A member of the Royal Naval Reserve, the able seaman was among a number taking part in Reserves Day, previously known as Uniform to ... «Portsmouth News, Jun 15»
'Ahakista has given us a peace that keeps us going'
For example, the three men in the Gemini rib, petty officer Muiris Mahon, leading seaman John McGrath (both naval divers) and able seaman ... «Southern Star Newspaper, Jun 15»
