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A Century at Sea Jul
Guernsey's A Century at Sea (Day 1) Newport, RI Friday - July 19, 2019 A Century at Sea (Day 1) Newport, RI 1: NS Savannah Set of China (31 pieces) USD 800 - 1,200 A collection of thirty-one (31) pieces of china from the NS Savannah. This set of china includes the following pieces: two (2) 10" round plates, three (3) 9 1/2" round plates, one (1) 10" novelty plate, one (1) 9 1/4" x 7" oval plate, one (1) 7 1/4" round plate, four (4) 6" round plates, one (1) ceramic drinking pitcher, one (1) cappachino cup and saucer (diameter of 4 1/2"), two (2) coffee cups and saucers (diameter 4"), one (1) 3 1/2" round cup, one (1) 3" x 3" round cup, one (1) 2 1/2" x 3" drinking glass, one (1) mini cognac glass, two (2) 2" x 4 1/2" shot glasses, three (3) drinking glasses, one (1) 3" x 5" wine glass, two (2) 4 1/2" x 8 3/4" silver dishes. The ship was remarkable in that it was the first nuclear-powered merchant ship. It was constructed with funding from United States government agencies with the mission to prove that the US was committed to the proposition of using atomic power for peace and part of President Eisenhower's larger "Atoms for Peace" project. The sleek and modern design of the ship led to some maritime historians believing it was the prettiest merchant ship ever built. This china embodies both the mission of using nuclear power for peace while incorporating the design inclinations of the ship. -
Crew and Passenger Deaths from Vessel Accidents in United Kingdom Passenger Ships Since 1900
Int Marit Health 2019; 70, 1: 1–10 DOI: 10.5603/IMH.2019.0001 www.intmarhealth.pl ORIGINAL ARTICLE Copyright © 2019 PSMTTM ISSN 1641–9251 Crew and passenger deaths from vessel accidents in United Kingdom passenger ships since 1900 Tim Carter1, John G. Williams2, Stephen E. Roberts2 1Norwegian Centre for Maritime and Diving Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Norway 2Medical School, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom ABstract Background: There is very limited systematic analysis of the causes and consequences of maritime accidents across the whole passenger sector during the twentieth century either in United Kingdom (UK) or in other maritime nations, but some of the larger events have been the subject of detailed investigations that led to improved safety measures. In recent years, there has been increased attention to the analysis of passenger ship accidents, especially in relation to the two now dominant markets: vehicle/passenger ferries and cruise ships. Materials and methods: Long-term trends since 1900 in passenger and crew deaths on UK seagoing pas- senger ships that have sustained a maritime accident, as defined by Lloyds Register, have been collated and analysed. Results: Over the course of the 20th century, there has been a continuous fall in the number of incidents and in their severity. This may be a reflection of improved vessel safety, however the scale and nature of UK passenger shipping has also changed markedly over the period. Conclusions: In addition to the reducing frequency of deaths it is apparent that the majority of fatalities in both crew and passengers came from a very small number of major events during the study period. -
SEA HISTORY 114, SPRING 2006 Gorée Island, Senegal
Captain Peter Strickland of New England: Trader and Consul in West Africa, 1864-1905 by Stephen H. Grant For the next twenty-three years, (left) The only known portrait of Peter Strick- Strickland carried out consular duties for land appeared in the National Cyclopedia his country and simultaneously engaged of American Biography (New York, 1899). in the mercantile trade in West Africa for his Boston patrons. In 1905, at age sixty- CONSULAR DUTIES eight, he retired from consular service, set- Consuls today stamp visas, issue pass- tled in Dorchester, and became a gentle- ports, and try to keep Americans in their man farmer. In his “retirement,” he acted jurisdiction out of trouble. The consular as a commission agent for the Tennessee- duties that Peter Strickland performed based Luckett-Wake Tobacco Company were quite different. He had no author- and closely followed African trade until ity to issue passports or stamp visas. He 1914. He died in 1921 and was buried in was virtually the only American living New London’s Cedar Grove Cemetery. full-time in Senegal. His consular services Strickland’s original writings are dealt solely with visits by American vessels housed in three major repositories in and their crews to Senegalese ports. the US.1 At sea, Captain Strickland kept His duties were to record the arrival rom New London, Connecticut, meticulous ship’s logs. As a merchant, he of American ships in port, certify to the Peter Strickland worked his way maintained detailed business ledgers with health of ships’ company, listen to protests Fup the ranks of the merchant ma- names of business partners, lists of ex- from captains and crew, take care of sailors rine from cabin boy in 1852 to master in penditures, and inventories of ships and in distress, verify that ships’ papers were in 1864. -
Michael Kittredge Nautical Collection Saturday
Boston Harbor Auctions Michael Kittredge Nautical Collection Saturday - April 25, 2020 Michael Kittredge Nautical Collection 1: exceptional ships wheel on pedestal stand. USD 3,000 - 5,000 exceptional ships wheel on pedestal stand. Manufactured by the Scottish firm of MacGregors of Port Glasgow. 2: Solid brass English made ships compass binnacle set USD 1,000 - 1,500 Solid brass English made ships compass binnacle set onto a mahogany base with rope carved border. Rich mahogany finish. 3: Solid copper deep sea divers helmet. Fitted with three USD 1,200 - 1,800 Solid copper deep sea divers helmet. Fitted with three viewing ports,carry handle and threaded front port.weight is 36 pounds. 4: Brass yacht binnacle on a wooden base from the 1880"s. USD 700 - 1,000 Brass yacht binnacle on a wooden base from the 1880"s. With gimballed dry card compass bearing serial number 9082. Also fitted with two side burners. 5: Ship in a bottle showing a large windjammer, tugboat USD 300 - 500 Ship in a bottle showing a large windjammer, tugboat and lighthouse set into a one gallon jug. 6: Fine ships telegraph by Charles Cory and son New York. USD 1,500 - 2,500 Fine ships telegraph by Charles Cory and son New York. Exceptional relic. Said to be from an eight foot Trumpy.meticulously polished and lacquered. 7: Authentic six spoke ships wheel with decorative trim USD 400 - 800 Authentic six spoke ships wheel with decorative trim ring. Varnish finish. 8: Solid brass Perko ships masthead lantern with fresnel USD 500 - 750 Solid brass Perko ships masthead lantern with fresnel lens. -
Boston Harbor Auctions
Boston Harbor Auctions Michael Kittredge Nautical Collection Saturday - April 25, 2020 Michael Kittredge Nautical Collection 1: Solid brass ships wheel steering station USD 3,000 - 5,000 exceptional ships wheel on pedestal stand. Manufactured by the Scottish firm of MacGregors of Port Glasgow. 2: BRITISH SHIPS COMPASS BINNACLE USD 1,000 - 1,500 Solid brass English made ships compass binnacle set onto a mahogany base with rope carved border. Rich mahogany finish. 3: Copper deep sea divers helmet USD 1,200 - 1,800 Solid copper deep sea divers helmet. Fitted with three viewing ports, carry handle and threaded front port. Weight is 36 pounds. 4: 19TH CENTURY YACHT BINNACLE COMPASS USD 700 - 1,000 Brass yacht binnacle on a wooden base from the 1880"s. With gimballed dry card compass bearing serial number 9082. Also fitted with two side burners. 5: Classic ship in a bottle USD 300 - 500 Ship in a bottle showing a large windjammer, tugboat and lighthouse set into a one gallon jug. 6: Brass ships engine order telegraph USD 1,500 - 2,500 Fine ships telegraph by Charles Cory and son New York. Exceptional relic. Said to be from an eight foot Trumpy.meticulously polished and lacquered. 7: SHIPS WHEEL WITH BRASS TRIM USD 400 - 800 Authentic six spoke ships wheel with decorative trim ring. Varnish finish. 8: BRASS PERKO SHIPS MASTHEAD LANTERN USD 500 - 750 Solid brass Perko ships masthead lantern with fresnel lens. Weight is 22 pounds. fitted with handle Bid Live Online at LiveAuctioneers.com Page 1 Michael Kittredge Nautical Collection 9: THOMAS W LAWSON SHIP IN BOTTLE USD 200 - 400 Early twentieth century model of the famous Quincy built seven masted schooner Thomas W. -
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS MARTHA’S VINEYARD SCUBA ) HEADQUARTERS INC., ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) C.A. No. 00-11565-NG ) THE WRECKED AND ABANDONED STEAM ) VESSEL R.M.S. REPUBLIC, in rem, ) Defendant. ) GERTNER, D.J.: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER RE: PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR EXCLUSIVE SALVAGE RIGHTS AS SALVOR-IN-POSSESSION OF DEFENDANT VESSEL AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTIVE RELIEF July 19, 2005 Martha’s Vineyard Scuba Headquarters, Inc. (“MVSHQ”), modern day pirates, have located what they believe to be millions of dollars in gold and coin. The problem is that the precious cargo is sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, roughly 50 miles south of Nantucket, in a shipwrecked ocean liner. In all, it will cost MVSHQ several million dollars to bring the gold and coin to the surface. Before continuing this expensive and risky effort, MVSHQ asks this Court to grant it exclusive salvage rights as salvor-in-possession of the shipwrecked vessel, and to issue a preliminary injunction against interference by other opportunistic interlopers. MVSHQ’s request was time-sensitive since it was scheduled to begin its next, most expensive phase of expedition on the shipwrecked vessel on July 12, 2005. Accordingly, I held a hearing on July 8, 2005. After allowing the government the remainder of the day to file an additional opposition, I electronically granted MVSHQ exclusive salvage rights and issued a preliminary injunction, with written findings to follow. See docket entry of July 9, 2005. Since I can properly exercise in rem jurisdiction over the shipwreck, and because MVSHQ has established itself as a dutiful, continuous salvor of the shipwrecked vessel, I hereby GRANT MVSHQ exclusive salvage rights as salvor-in-possession of the shipwreck. -
Age of Steam Ships Stories and History of All 50 Vessels Which Sail in Transatlantic
Age of Steam Ships Stories and history of all 50 vessels which sail in TransAtlantic compiled by Mac Gerdts and translated with help of Ralph H. Anderson legendary Tea Race, in which a prize was as a tramp ship with various cargoes, the awarded for the fi rst delivery of the new CUTTY SARK was fi nally famous for her harvest from China to London each year. wool transports around Cape Horn in 1885. In 1866 she was only 20 minutes after the As the fastest sailing ship of her size and winner at the East India Docks in London. time, she set several records and fi nally beat This was the tightest of all the Tea Races her old rival THER-MOPYLAE. Having been and enjoyed keen media and public interest sold to Portugal and renamed FERREIRA in due to betting on the possible winner. On 1895 as a desolate cargo ship, she entered her third trip, she reached London with a the port of Falmouth because of a storm in SCOTIA THERMOPYLAE load of 554,076 kilos of tea after a trip of 1922 and was recognized by retired sea only 99 days, which resulted in a sizable captain Wilfred Dowman, who had held her 1862: The SCOTIA was commissioned in profi t compared to her construction and 1868: The THERMOPYLAE was a British tea in high esteem as a ship‘s boy. He bought 1862 as the last paddle-wheel steamer of operating costs. During a voyage from clipper with a length of 88.4 meters, a width her from the Portuguese owner and restored the Cunard Line.