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American Coastal Rescue Craft: A Design History of Coastal Rescue Craft Used by the USLSS and USCG (New Perspectives on Maritime History & Nautical Archaeology)
William D. Wilkinson
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Description for American Coastal Rescue Craft: A Design History of Coastal Rescue Craft Used by the USLSS and USCG (New Perspectives on Maritime History & Nautical Archaeology)
library. Offers history and technical design information on various types of small rescue crafts used by the United States Life-Saving Service and United States Coast Guard. This book sheds lights on the brave men and women who served in USLSS and USCG stations, saving innumerable lives. Series Editor(s): Bradford, James C.; Smith, Gene Allen. Series: New Perspectives on Maritime History & Nautical Archaeology. Num Pages: 384 pages, 125 b/w illustrations, cd-rom with 338 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTM; JKSW3; TRLD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 279 x 216. Weight in Grams: 789.
William Wilkinson and Timothy Dring provide detailed history and technical design information on each and every type of small rescue craft ever used by the United States Life-Saving Service and United States Coast Guard, from the early 1800s to current day. By looking at these vessels, many of which featured innovative designs, they shed light on the brave men and women who served in USLSS and USCG stations, saving innumerable lives. In the book and on the accompanying CD, rare photographs and drawings of each type of boat accompany detailed design histories, specifications, and station assignments for each craft. Including ... Read more
William Wilkinson and Timothy Dring provide detailed history and technical design information on each and every type of small rescue craft ever used by the United States Life-Saving Service and United States Coast Guard, from the early 1800s to current day. By looking at these vessels, many of which featured innovative designs, they shed light on the brave men and women who served in USLSS and USCG stations, saving innumerable lives. In the book and on the accompanying CD, rare photographs and drawings of each type of boat accompany detailed design histories, specifications, and station assignments for each craft. Including ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University Press of Florida United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Series
New Perspectives on Maritime History & Nautical Archaeology
Number of Pages
384
Format
Multiple-component retail product
Place of Publication
Florida, United States
ISBN
9780813033341
SKU
V9780813033341
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-12
About William D. Wilkinson
William D. Wilkinson, director emeritus of the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia, is a recipient of the Heritage Award from the Foundation for Coast Guard History for his contributions to life-saving and service history. Timothy R. Dring retired after twenty-seven years of active and reserve service on board U.S. Navy destroyers and frigates, as well as reserve duty with ... Read more
Reviews for American Coastal Rescue Craft: A Design History of Coastal Rescue Craft Used by the USLSS and USCG (New Perspectives on Maritime History & Nautical Archaeology)
The most comprehensive work on the coastal rescue craft of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Life-Saving Service. This work should be consulted by anyone interested in maritime search and rescue, especially from shore-based stations. - Dennis Noble, author of The Rescue of the Gale Runner ""Provides a detailed history of a very proud element of American maritime history, the ... Read more