The mirror of the seas : a centenary history of the Society for Nautical Research
2010, First Edition. London, U.K. : Society for Nautical Research. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #476844
Physical description; xviii, 277 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Launching the Society for Nautical Research – Refloating the Society and saving HMS Victory for the nation – A run ashore : creating the National Maritime Museum – The society weathers changing circumstances : from austerity to economy 1946-65 – Doldrums and squalls : the society from 1966-85 – Off course : deviation from true bearings – Crossing the bar : the Society enters a new century – Making fast and paying off – Appendix I. Patrons, presidents and officers – Appendix II. Honorary vice-presidents – Appendix III. Lectures and publications – Appendix IV. Consolidated financial summary, 1911-2008 – Appendix V. Selected obituaries. Subjects; Society for Nautical Research (London, England) – History. Naval history – Research – Societies, etc. Shipping – Research – Great Britain – History. National Maritime Museum (Great Britain) – History.
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