Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 276William Blackwood, 1954 - England |
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As it was , we were left free to prepare the ships for their task . early morning of Monday , 25th January . go . ... So every day of that week was spent in working up the ship and ship's company to the pitch required .
As it was , we were left free to prepare the ships for their task . early morning of Monday , 25th January . go . ... So every day of that week was spent in working up the ship and ship's company to the pitch required .
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When salving , the ship would have to moor securely with at least six wires leading in different directions . The Italians , who have become rather expert in deep - sea salvage , use eight mooring wires at forty - five degree spacing .
When salving , the ship would have to moor securely with at least six wires leading in different directions . The Italians , who have become rather expert in deep - sea salvage , use eight mooring wires at forty - five degree spacing .
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the ship's head to Port Azzurro we all felt like schoolboys breaking up for the ' hols . ' It was wonderful to smell grass and trees again as we approached the land . Ship smells are good , too . Rope , paint , oil , steam , hot funnels ...
the ship's head to Port Azzurro we all felt like schoolboys breaking up for the ' hols . ' It was wonderful to smell grass and trees again as we approached the land . Ship smells are good , too . Rope , paint , oil , steam , hot funnels ...
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BLACKWOODS | 1 |
GEORGE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK | 50 |
CALIFORNIA HERE I COME By R | 60 |
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