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

Stockwin, Julian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0091930669 ISBN 13: 9780091930660

Publisher: Ebury Press, 2009

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.

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Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany 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, this title explores marine myths and unearths the truth behind commonly held beliefs about the sea. Full description

Review:

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0091930669
• ISBN 13: 9780091930660
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224