This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 edition. Excerpt: ...The mariner, driven upon a lee shore, may have strong hopes of being rescued, especially if he be on a civilized coast; but to be on the broad ocean in an open boat, without The Old Shipmasters of Salem 159 water or provisions, with the possibility of starvation and a lingering death, is enough to ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 edition. Excerpt: ...The mariner, driven upon a lee shore, may have strong hopes of being rescued, especially if he be on a civilized coast; but to be on the broad ocean in an open boat, without The Old Shipmasters of Salem 159 water or provisions, with the possibility of starvation and a lingering death, is enough to appall the stoutest heart. Salem has had her share of marine disasters. Many are her " Ships that sailed for sunny isles But never came to shore." In most cases the loss of vessels was not the fault of shipmasters. For instance, in thick and stormy weather, when there is no chance to take the sun for several days, when there may be strong and variable currents, also sunken rocks and hidden reefs to avoid, is it a wonder that, under such circumstances, when a vessel is driven from her true course, with no means of ascertaining either latitude or longitude, she is overtaken by disaster? The Formosa, one of the f1nest American clipper ships then afloat, of some 13oo tons, owned by Silsbee, Pickman, & Allen of Salem, sailed from Boston April 25, 1879, for Madras, Manila, and Zebu, and went ashore on Tweeling Island at the entrance to Allass Straits, January 3, 188o. This shipwreck will serve to show how powerless the officers and crew of a ship are, under certain conditions, to avert disaster. The following extracts are from the ship's log-book: " Friday, Jan. 2, 188o. Trying hard all day to work out Lombok, but there being such a strong tide the ship would not mind her helm. At 5 P.m. squared away for AlIass Straits. At 6 P.m. the center of Pandeto Isle bore S.W. S. Peak of Lombok, E. by S. i S. At midnight the center of Tweeling Island bore south.... Throughout, baffling winds with strong gales, then dying out calm. Shortened...
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Good. xxvii, 337 pp., frontis., ports., deckle-edge, blue cloth with gilt decoration, 8vo. : Binding lightly shook/cracked/cocked, top fore-edge corners of board and pages bumped.
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Black and White Photos and Illustrations. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo-Over 7 3/4"-9 3/4 " Tall. Textblock is very clean and tight. Binding slightly edge rubbed and corner worn; Moderate wear at the base of the spine. Lacks dust jacket; 337p.
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