10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE SOLENT»
Discover the use of
the Solent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
the Solent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Sailing Guide to
the Solent and Poole Harbour - With ...
This book is intended to enhance the pleasure of those who go down to the sea in ships during the summer months cruising, in their temporary floating houses, along the beautiful southern shores of our island.
Lieut-Colonel T G Cuthell, 2010
Vessels can easily be caught out by an abrupt change from a regular Channel
sea, or from the gentle waters of the Solent to large, steep, breaking seas. In
unsettled weather the prudent outward-bound seaman will have secured his
vessel ...
3
Flying Boats of
the Solent and Poole
Introduction. Despite their heyday being seventy yearsago,flyingboats continue to
hold a fascination for aviation enthusiasts around the world. In Europe there were
pioneering undertakings by France, Germany, Italy and Great Britain during ...
4
Lee on
the Solent from Old Photographs
Well-known local author Ron Brown has compiled over 230 photographs, many not previously published, to provide a nostalgic reminder of the Lee that has passed.
5
The making of
the Elizabethan Navy, 1540-1590: from
the ...
An account of the development of the English navy showing how the formidable force which beat the Spanish Armada was created.
6
The British Lower Palaeolithic: Stones in Contention
The erstwhile Solent river Another one of the lost rivers of England, the Solent
was the major drainage channel of the Hampshire basin during the Pleistocene.
Terraces associated with the Solent are present in a strip from Bournemouth to ...
7
Sailing Boats from Around
the World:
The Classic 1906 Treatise
The Classic 1906 Treatise Henry Coleman Folkard. THE SOLENT. THE Solent
sea whieh separates the Isle of Wight from the main land is the rendezeous of the
elite of fashionable Yaehting, and the headquarters of the Royal Yaeht Squadron
...
Henry Coleman Folkard, 2012
8
The Solent Cruising Companion: A Yachtsman's Pilot and ...
The Solent is one of Britain's most popular sailing spots, which offers a varied and interesting cruising ground. In this latest edition, Derek Aslett provides an authoritative companion that helps you make the most of your visit.
9
Pub191, 2004 Sailing Directions (Enroute): English Channel
During the summer, numerous pleasure craft and yachts may be encountered
within The Solent and its approaches. Buoys of various shapes and colors,
mostly yellow, are used for racing marks on a seasonal basis. Large and deeply
laden ...
10
The Book of
the Solent: Including
the Isle of Wight Coastal ...
This book has come to be regarded as the 'bible' on a unique, much visited and beautiful area.
Maldwin Drummond, Robin McInnes, 2002
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE SOLENT»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
the Solent is used in the context of the following news items.
Team New Zealand arrive in Solent ahead of America's Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand, who came close to overhauling America's Cup defenders Oracle Team USA in 2013, took to the Solent in the foiling AC45 ... «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
Man killed off Isle of Wight as RIB collides with luxury motorboat
The jet-powered RIB is lifted out of the water at Cowes Yacht Haven (Solent) ... with a larger motorboat, which had been carrying the RIB on the Solent earlier the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
Two pensioners rescued after their boat sank in the Solent
Two pensioners have been rescued after their boat sank in the Solent. The men, who were in their 70s were out fishing. They were pulled out of the water off Hill ... «ITV News, Jun 15»
Seven rescued after yachts collide on the Solent
SEVEN people were dramatically rescued from the Solent this afternoon - seconds after their yacht crashed and sunk. The crew were pulled from the freezing ... «My Sailing, Jun 15»
Speedboat crash in Solent leaves teenager critical
A teenager has suffered life-threatening injuries after the speedboat he was travelling in crashed and overturned in the Solent. Three other men were injured just ... «BBC News, May 15»
Air and sea hunt for kayaker missing in the Solent
POLICE have confirmed the identity of a body found in the Solent during a hunt for a kayaker who went missing in the Solent. Officers confirmed Stephen Taylor ... «Daily Echo, Apr 15»
Victorian sea fort off the Isle of Wight opens as a luxury hotel
The spectacular isolated fort, one of three guarding the entrance to the Solent, just off the coast of the Isle of Wight, has been turned into a luxury impregnable ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
'Irreplaceable' items stolen in Solent Sky Museum burglary
The case was among a number of irreplaceable items taken from the Solent ... The museum showcases the history of aviation in Southampton and the Solent. «BBC News, Mar 15»
Hundreds of Land Rovers back after journey on capsized Hoegh …
The Hoegh Osaka, carrying 1,400 luxury cars including a £260,000 Rolls Royce Wraith, was deliberately grounded on Bramble Bank in the Solent to stop it ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
Stricken Solent ship: 'Weather window' for Hoegh Osaka move
Salvage teams working on the Hoegh Osaka ship stranded in the Solent have said they have a window of 48 hours to ready it to be moved. The cargo ship, at ... «BBC News, Jan 15»
