Nautical from The Personal Navigator

Douglas, Isle of Man, UK: IOMSP Co., Ltd, 1930. 18 x 25 cm. Board of Directors of IOMSPCo. In 1930 was led by C.T.W. Hughes-Games. With W.G. Barwell as Manager. History of steam boats in Manx waters. Early steamers were more reliable than sailing vessels, but quite as miserable in accommodations. Survey of steamers of company, starting with ""Mona's… Read more about this item

Newport, RI: Cruising World Publications, Inc, 1976. 21 x 30 cm. Message from HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; Message from President Gerald R. Ford; Directory of Tall Ship Race Entries (includes Christian Radich, Danmark, Dar Pomorza, Eagle, Esmeralda, Juan Sebastian de Elcano, Kruzenshtern, Nippon Maru, Sagres, Tovarisch, more... ""Sail Training as a Modern Idea"" by Barclay Warburton; ""Landfall,… Read more about this item

New York, NY: Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission, 1909. 23 x 31 cm. Celebration commemorates Discovery of Hudson River by Henry Hudson, 1609 and Inauguration of Steam Navigation by Robert Fulton, 1807. List of officers and Chairmen of Committees. Events included naval parades, musical festivals, military parade, children's festivals, illuminations, lectures, carnivals, historical parades and religious observances. Pictures of floats in… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: I.R. Butts, No. 2 School Street, 1849. 11 x 18 cm. Butts (1795-1882) published a whole mass of guidance for Sailors, Seamen and Fishermen. This Seaman's Assistant provides guidance for Rights of Merchant Seamen, including hiring, when they may desert, right to salvage, wages (including tables) and punishment. ""...a master might be excused for knocking a seaman… Read more about this item