This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...the difficulty experienced in getting charges of power up the river. But this difficulty is now surmounted, thanks to the enterprise of such firms as the Thames Valley Launch Co., Ltd., of the Riverside Works, Weybridge. Managing director, Mr. W. Rowland Edwards, A.I.E.E., assisted by Mr. S. F. Beevor, B.A., also an ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...the difficulty experienced in getting charges of power up the river. But this difficulty is now surmounted, thanks to the enterprise of such firms as the Thames Valley Launch Co., Ltd., of the Riverside Works, Weybridge. Managing director, Mr. W. Rowland Edwards, A.I.E.E., assisted by Mr. S. F. Beevor, B.A., also an Associate of the Society of Electrical Engineers. The company's launches, built on the Beevor-Edwards principle, are well known for their efficiency, elegance, staying powers, and freedom from noise and vibration. About thirty of the launches, ranging from 45 feet in length to 18 feet, and accommodating respectively from forty-five to four people, can be hired on reasonable terms, each boat having a uniformed captain, solicitous for the comfort of his passengers. Chief offices and works, Weybridge, Surrey. Branches and charging stations at Old Windsor, Maidenhead (in backwater at back of lock cutting)--Boulter's, Hurley (in backwater at mill adjoining lock), Henley (large premises and slipway, &c., at Marsh Lock), Pangbourne (very large premises in backwater through the bridge and close to railway station). Designers and constructors not only of electric, but of steam and oil launches, sailing, or houseboats. Electrical and marine engineers. Telegraphic address: "Launch, Weybridge." The Ship Hotel, situated on Monument Green, has been almost entirely rebuilt and re-decorated. There is plenty of bedroom accommodation. Table d'hote and luncheons are served daily all the year round. Behind the hotel is a splendid lawn, where large or small parties can be accommodated with teas, &c. A great feature of the establishment is its splendid stabling, there being stalls for twenty horses, and several loose boxes. There is also a large yar...
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Add this copy of Royal Thames Guide; Containing Thirty-Five Diagrams to cart. $127.05, like new condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2012 by Rarebooksclub.com.
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