American Coastal Rescue Craft: A Design History of Coastal Rescue Craft Used by the USLSS and USCG (New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.48 (759 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813033349 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The CD's the thing! My first reaction when I saw this book was that it is pretty pricey. Then I looked at the Wealth of Data on the CD. It is presented in PDF format which allows for quick electronic searching and for printing of just a few pages if desired. The CD alone would be worth the price paid.This bo. D. Wolff said American Coastal Rescue Craft. Excellent volume contains all the information that a small craft affecionado could want, and more. The history is presented in an enjoyable way, and technical details, including construction drawings, enliven the text on almost every page. This volume is highly recommended for USCG and US. Excellent! This is the ultimate reference for anyone seriously interested in the history and design philosophy behind these vessels, which were intended to go in harm's way under the worst conditions imaginable. There really is no other reference like it, and the CD alone is invaluable. I've been wa
By looking at these vessels, many of which featured innovative designs, the authors 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 are enhanced by detailed design histories, specifications, and station assignments for each craft. Coast Guard and U.S. Including motorized, wind-powered, and human-powered vessels, this work will become an important reference for maritime historians, rescue craft preservation groups, and museums, as well as members of the general public interested in these craft. . "The most comprehensive work on the coastal rescue craft of the U.S. This work should be consulted b
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. Navy destroyers and frigates, as well as reserve duty with composite Navy/Coast Guard coastal warfare
Coast Guard and U.S. "The most comprehensive work on the coastal rescue craft of the 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 development and evolution of the coastal rescue craft of the United States Life-Saving Service and its successor, the United States Coast Guard." - Clayton Evans, active member of the Canadian Coast Guard"