Anchors : an illustrated history
Curryer, Betty Nelson1999
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The anchor is probably the single most important piece of equipment any vessel takes to sea. This book explains how this simple piece of equipment was developed from the pierced stones of ancient times to the modern high-tech devices of today.
Main title:
Anchors : an illustrated history / Betty Nelson Curryer.
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Imprint:
London : Chatham, 1999.
Collation:
160p. : ill., facsims., plans, ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 157) and index.
ISBN:
9781861760807 (pbk)
Dewey class:
623.862
Language:
English
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BRN:
663251
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