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On our terms / by Colin Lambird. "A dictionary of nautical words, terms and phrases."--from Introduction. 2011. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 629.12(038)

The Speedwell voyage : a tale of piracy and mutiny in the eighteenth century / Kenneth Poolman. Poolman, Kenneth 1999. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.133:341.362.1"17"

HMS Tiger at bay : a sailor's memoir 1914-1918 Hayward, Victor 1977 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 92Hayward

Calendar of the manuscripts of Major-General Lord Sackville : preserved at Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent Fisher, F J 1940-1966 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 930.253.4:92Sackville-West

Tall ships and master mariners / R.J. Cunningham, K.R. Mabee. A retelling of the content of the personal logs of Simon Graham, a master mariner based in New Brunswick, from the period 1833-1855. The work also contains much background information based on the authors' research, undertaken to understand Graham's archaic language and historical references. 1985. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 656.61.071.22(71)"18"

Old ship prints / Chatterton, E Keble. 1965. Chatterton, E. Keble-(Edward Keble), 1965 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 76.047(26)

Roanoke : the abandoned colony /Karen Ordahl Kupperman. An account of the establishment and abandonment of the early English colony of Roanoke, in North Carolina. 2007. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 325.5(755)"15"

1788, the people of the First Fleet / Don Chapman. This book looks at who the convicts on the First Fleet were and why they were sent to Australia. 1986. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 325.51(944)"1788"

Preserving archives / Helen Forde and Jonathan Rhys-Lewis. Forde, Helen, 2013 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 025.85

British Shipping Fleets : Volume 2 /editors: Roy Fenton and John Clarkson, contributors: Tony Atkinson, Malcolm Cooper, Bill Harvey, Bill Laxon Fenton, R. S. 2008 • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 347.792

The masting and rigging of English ships of war : 1625-1860/James Lees Lees, James, 1979 • FOLIO • 2 copies available. 629.12.014.2

On the distribution and movements of whales on the South Georgia and South Shetland whaling grounds / Stanley Kemp and A. G. Bennett. Kemp, Stanley 1932. • • 2 copies available. 599.5(99:42)

Guerra e commercio nell'evoluzione della marina genovese tra XV e XVII secolo Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche. Centro per la Storia della Tecnica in Italia 1970-1973 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 355.49"14/16"(451.2)

Torpedoes, tea, and medals : the gallant life of Commander D.G.H. 'Jake' Wright DSC** Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve /by Captain Chris O'Flaherty, Royal Navy ; foreword by Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd CBE. "Derek Wright learnt about small boats from his father, who tragically died when Derek was just 14 years old. Sent away from his family to finish his education, he left school at 16 to join the global tea trade. Soon after he finished his training with Brooke Bond, famous for their 'Dividend' tea, Hitler invaded Poland and Britain was at war. By then known to his friends as 'Jake', he was one of the first Volunteer Reserves to be called up to fight for his country. Plucked from his naval training in HMS King Alfred, his warfighting initiation was on the beach at Dunkirk, helping evacuate stragglers after Operation DYNAMO. He then volunteered for Motor Torpedo Boats, where he served with valour and distinction. Whilst Hitler's U-Boats were torpedoing shipments of tea bound for Great Britain, Jake Wright reciprocated by torpedoing Axis coastal shipping off Europe. His first Command was MTB 331, trained for a daredevil mission to puncture German boom defences protecting their battleships. In his next Command, MTB 32, he was wounded in action whilst torpedoing a German convoy, but kept his small ship fighting against the odds to win the action and sink his enemy; for his bravery he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Further acts of gallantry in action, combined with tactical innovation, saw him earn two bars to his DSC as well as a Mention in Despatches; he became one of only 44 officers in the Second World War to receive a DSC with two Bars. After demobilisation he returned to the tea trade, rising to become one of Brooke Bond's senior directors supplying Britain's beloved beverage. He even helped refine how to make the perfect cup of tea. This is the life story of a determined, brave, innovative and decorated officer who has earned a place in the hearts of our nation. It is the story of Derek 'Jake' Wright, DSC**"--Provided by the publisher. 2022. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 359.0092

Chatham Dockyard : the rise and fall of a military industrial complex /Philip MacDougall. "Founded in 1750, Chatham Dockyard quickly became one of the most important naval yards for the construction and repair of warships, maintaining a preeminent position for the next 400 years. In this detailed new history of the yard particular attention is given to the final two hundred years of the yard's history, the artisans and laborers who worked there and the changing methods used in the construction of some of the finest warships to enter naval service."--Provided by the publisher. 2012. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 623.81(422.3)

What so proudly we hailed : essays on the contemporary meaning of the War of 1812 /Pietro S. Nivola, Peter J. Kastor, editors. 2012. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.48"1812"(42:73)

London : rebuilding the city after the Great Fire /written and with illustrations by Timothy Baker. Baker, Timothy, 2000. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 614.841.44(421):711.168

Greenwich and the London river / Paul Tempest. "The year 2012 will be a momentous one for Great Britain, for London is to host the Olympic Games and the Queen will celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. Not only is Greenwich to be the site of the Olympic equestrian events, but one of the highlights of the Diamond Jubliee celebrations is the granting of royal status to the Borough of Greenwich, which has long had royal associations. Paul Tempest's book covers the past, present and future of an area rich in history and a key to the City's safety and success. The River Thames is the lifeblood of London, and on its southern shore lies the jewel that is Greenwich - a World Heritage Site, man's agreed base-point of time and space, home of the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark and so much more."--Dust jacket. 2012. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 914.216

Dawne lunety i lornetki w zbiorach polskich / Antoni M. Piaskowski. Piaskowski, Antoni M. 1996. • BOOK • 2 copies available. 520.2(438)

Proper motions of the stars contained in the Greenwich twelve-year catalogue of 2156 stars : deduced by comparison with the results of Bradley's observations, as given in the Fundamenta Astronomiae for the Epoch 1755 /by the Rev. R. Main Main, Robert, [c1850] • RARE-BOOK • 2 copies available. 52.092:094

Slave women in Caribbean society : 1650-1838 /Barbara Bush. "This is the first book on black slave women to take into account the complexities of gender, race, and class which made their experience of slavery different from that of the black men. Bush challenges certain myths surrounding black women's lives as workers, mothers, and as activists in the vanguard of resistance to slavery."--Provided by the publisher. [2016?]. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 305.42

Eyots and aits : islands of the River Thames /Miranda Vickers. "For 10,000 years the River Thames has meandered from source to sea, periodically throwing up mudbanks, carving parallel channels on bends and creating islands along much of its length. There are around 190 of these islands altogether, some accessible by footbridge, some by road, while others, like Pharaoh's Island and Garrick's Ait, can only be reached by boat. Around forty-five are inhabited by small settlements, single houses or houseboats, while those islands uninhabited by people are often occupied instead by many rare species, and are official and unofficial nature reserves. Some Thames islands are directly connected to major historical events or famous personalities: Oliver's Eyot was reportedly a refuge for Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War, Lot's Ait was the unlikely setting for Humphrey Bogart's 1951 film "The African Queen", while the legendary Eel Pie Island played a key role in the developent of British popular music. These islands, known as "eyots" or "aits", form the backbone of the Thames, and in this fascinating and detailed book, Miranda Vickers considers their history and their role in helping us understand the way that this famous river has evolved."--Back cover. 2012. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 914.21(282.242)

The narrative of Robert Adams, a Barbary captive : a critical edition /edited by Charles Hansford Adams. "First published in 1816, The narrative of Robert Adams is an account of the adventures of Robert Adams, an African American seaman who survives shipwreck, slavery and brutal efforts to convert him to Islam, before finally being ransomed to the British Consul. In London, Adams is discovered by the Company of Merchants Trading to Africa, which publishes his story, including a fantastical account of a trip to Timbuctoo. Adams's story is accompanied by contemporary essays and notes that place his experience in the context of European exploration of Africa at the time"--Preface. 2005. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92Adams, Robert

Easy family history : the beginners guide to researching your family history /David Annal. "Easy Family History takes the stress out of family history research. It guides readers through the most important information sources for family historians in the UK including family documents, official records, archives and websites. From what to expect on a birth certificate to how to use newspaper archives each chapter focuses on an area of research and takes you through the basics. This book focuses on UK records and archives. Fully updated, this new edition includes information on recently released archives such as the 1911 Census and recently digitised military records and archives that are now online. This book features screenshots of useful websites and images of sample archival documents throughout. Author David Annal draws on his expertise and experience as a professional family history researcher to help budding family historians to get started and keep their findings in order and in perspective."--Back cover. 2012. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 929.3

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