Salvage from the Sea

Language: English

Published by Routledge and Kegan Paul, London, 1977

0710086989 / 9780710086983

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The author, a Commander in the Royal Navy and a Master Mariner in the merchant service experienced salvage operations under the Red and the White Ensigns. He served in the Merchant Marine for 10 years and the RN for 15 before joining the Admiralty where he was mainly involved in salvage work. His opening chapters deal with a general appraisal abour salvage, the personnel and problems involved, salvage vessels and equipment, then moving on to refloating grounded ships, raising, refloating or removing sunken ships, towing those in need of assistance at sea. Subsequent chapters cover wreck dispersal and harbour clearance, submarine recovery, aircraft salvage, medium and deep water recoveries, underwater work --- diving or submersibles, unusual recoveries and marine insurance and legalities. There is also a list of other publications on maritime salvage. First edition of 1977, 179 pages including index, 19 b/w photos, one diagram. Black hard covers with gilt spine titles NF, ditto the text block, no inscriptions. Unclipped colour pictorial DJ also NF.…

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Title
Salvage from the Sea
Author
Forsberg, Gerald
Publisher
Routledge and Kegan Paul, London
Publication year
1977
Condition
NF
Dust jacket
NF
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0710086989
ISBN 13
9780710086983
Illustrator
Photos
Edition
1st
Dimensions
22cm By 14cm

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