Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany: A Ditty Bag of Wonders from the Golden Age of Sail - Softcover

Stockwin, Julian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0091958601 ISBN 13: 9780091958602

Publisher: Ebury Press, 2013

Synopsis

Lt Cdr Julian Stockwin shares his love and knowledge of the sea in this entertaining collection of maritime stories and little-known trivia. Featuring nautical facts and feats, including superstitions at sea, the history of animals on the waves - until 1975 when all animals were banned from Royal Navy ships - and how the inventor of the umbrella helped man the British Navy, it is packed with informative tales. Focusing on the glory days of tall ships he explores marine myths and unearths the truth behind commonly held beliefs about the sea, such as whether Lord Nelson's body was really pickled in rum to transport it back to England after his death at Trafalgar. Interspersed throughout are salty sayings showing the modern words and phrases that originate from the mariners of old - 'cut of his jib', 'high and dry', 'the coast is clear', 'first rate' and 'slush fund'. Accompanied by nostalgic black and white line drawings Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany is a charming giftbook guaranteed to appeal to the sailing enthusiast, but also amuse and inform even the staunchest landlubber.

About this title

Review:

- "In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world." --"Guardian"

Book Description:

Enchanting miscellany full of fascinating facts and intriguing stories from the golden age of seafaring

About this edition

• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0091958601
• ISBN 13: 9780091958602
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224