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The Development of Nautical Astronomy in the Renaissance. (Manuscript)
circa 1970
WTS/34/19
The Development of Nautical Astronomy in the Renaissance, by Waters, reprinted from an unknown publication, no date.
From Observatory to Museum. (Manuscript)
1976
WTS/34/18
Transcript of a presentation about the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, by Waters, H.D. Howse, and J. Munday, reprinted from Vistas in Astronomy, 1976, Vol. 20.
Glass photographic plates. (Manuscript)
WTS/42/7/2
Box: “Negs A-J Details from plates in Speculum Nauticum, 1586”10 glass negatives in clearly labelled envelopes.
Some Principles and Operational Laws of Anti-Submarine Warfare. (Manuscript)
1959
WTS/30/18
Folder containing a lecture given by Waters in November 1959 to Headquarters of Coastal Command "Some principles and Operational Laws of A/S Warfare"; a set of 6 figures, hand drawn; a bundle of manuscript notes.
Notes on the Convoy System of Naval Warfare, Thirteenth to Twentieth Centuries. Part 1: Convoy in the Sail Era, 1204-1874. (Manuscript)
1957
WTS/30/9
Notes on the Convoy System of Naval Warfare, Thirteenth to Twentieth Centuries. Part 1: Convoy in the Sail Era, 1204-1874. By D.W. Waters, 1957. Some manuscript notes are inserted in the back cover of the volume.
The Heel of Achilles, with edits and notes. (Manuscript)
1959
WTS/30/12
The Heel of Achilles, by Waters and F. Barley. Folder contains two copies dated 17 July 1959, one with substantial editing in red pen; a letter dated 1 October 1959 from William M.A.…
The Heel of Achilles. (Manuscript)
1958
WTS/30/11
The Heel of Achilles, by Waters and F. Barley, typed version with annotation "printed in RUSI journal in August 1958".
The Convoy System: Offensive or Defensive. (Manuscript)
1954
WTS/30/5
The Convoy System: Offensive or Defensive. Paper by Commanders D.W. Waters and F. Barley, Historical Section, Admiralty, 1954. Parts of the text have been lost due to the document having been cut to a smaller size.…
Secondary Sources on Portuguese Navigation down to 1699. (Manuscript)
WTS/41/2/20
Small ring-binder containing an index of secondary sources on Portuguese navigation since 1699.
Secondary Sources on Portuguese Navigation down to 1699. (Manuscript)
WTS/41/2/19
Small ring-binder containing an index of secondary sources on Portuguese navigation since 1699.
A New Look at Offence and Defence: The Anti-U-Boat Campaign 1939-1945 - A brief statement of facts. (Manuscript)
1955
WTS/30/6
A New Look at Offence and Defence: The Anti-U-Boat Campaign 1939-1945 - A brief statement of facts. Slim volume marked 'Confidential' and 'W. No. 3'. Paper written by Waters and F. Barley in 1955.
Secondary Sources on Portuguese Navigation down to 1699. (Manuscript)
WTS/41/2/18
Small ring-binder containing an index of secondary sources on Portuguese navigation since 1699.
Reprints of Manuscripts & Books printed before 1700. Portuguese. (Manuscript)
WTS/41/2/15
Small ring-binder containing an index of reprints in English, French and Portuguese of manuscripts and books on Portuguese navigation printed before 1700.
Reprints of Manuscripts and Books on Navigation Printed before 1700. Portuguese. (Manuscript)
WTS/41/2/16
Small ring-binder containing an index of reprints in English, French and Portuguese of manuscripts and books on Portuguese navigation printed before 1700.
Convoy: The Core of Maritime Strategy. (Manuscript)
1956
WTS/30/7
Convoy: The Core of Maritime Strategy. A lecture in outline prepared by Lieut. Commander D.W. Waters and Commander F. Barley of the Historical Section, Admiralty. September 1956.
Merchant Shipping and its Protection in War, and Organisation and Control of Sea Transport in War Time. (Manuscript)
1957
WTS/30/8
Folder marked "Secret - Guard: War College - Greenwich, November, 1957" containing two papers: Merchant Shipping and its Protection in War, and Organisation and Control of Sea Transport in War Time. The latter paper includes an annotated copy.
Typed proof of “A Study of the Philosophy and Conduct of Maritime War, 1815-1945" by D.W. Waters. (Manuscript)
circa 1964
WTS/31/8
Typed proof of “A Study of the Philosophy and Conduct of Maritime War, 1815-1945" by DW Waters, February 1954 (revised 1957, 1960, 1964) …
Operational Research handwritten notes. (Manuscript)
WTS/38/1
Circa 200 notes written mainly on index cards, comprising largely of quotations from a wide variety of sources, in a folder labelled O.R. Ideas and Notes.
Hudleston papers, "Part 5: Protection of Trade in the Great Wars of 1793-1814. Compiled by R. Hudleston, R.N., in 1912". (Manuscript)
WTS/35/6
Historical outline of the various measures adopted for "The Protection of Trade", "The Annoyance of the Enemy", "The Manning of the Navy" and "The Encouragement of Mariners" including references to minor associated matters based on the "Orders in Council&…
Hudleston papers, "Admiralty - Class 1, Bundle 3915". (Manuscript)
WTS/35/11
Historical outline of the various measures adopted for "The Protection of Trade", "The Annoyance of the Enemy", "The Manning of the Navy" and "The Encouragement of Mariners" including references to minor associated matters based on the "Orders in Council&…
Extracts from Admiralty Office correspondence. (Manuscript)
1814
WTS/36/5
Handwritten extracts from two pieces of Admiralty Office correspondence by John Wilson Croker and John Barrow, both dated 1814.
Hudleston papers, "Convoy in the American War of Independence 1777-1782". (Manuscript)
WTS/35/10
Historical outline of the various measures adopted for "The Protection of Trade", "The Annoyance of the Enemy", "The Manning of the Navy" and "The Encouragement of Mariners" including references to minor associated matters based on the "Orders in Council&…
Articles and cuttings, 20th century. (Manuscript)
WTS/37
See item level records.
Hudleston papers, "Part 6: East India Company, 1801". (Manuscript)
WTS/35/7
Historical outline of the various measures adopted for "The Protection of Trade", "The Annoyance of the Enemy", "The Manning of the Navy" and "The Encouragement of Mariners" including references to minor associated matters based on the "Orders in Council&…
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