Murphy Hugh B 1956 (2 results)

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xviii, 277 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Launching the Society for Nautical Research Refloating the Society and saving HMS Victory for the nation A run ashore : creating the National Maritime Museum The society weathers changing circumstances : from austerity to economy 1946-65 Doldrums and squalls : the society from 1966-85 Off course : deviation from true bearings Crossing the bar : the Society enters a new century Making fast and paying off Appendix I. Patrons, presidents and officers Appendix II. Honorary vice-presidents Appendix III. Lectures and publications Appendix IV. Consolidated financial summary, 1911-2008 Appendix V. Selected obituaries. Subjects; Society for Nautical Research (London, England) History. Naval history Research Societies, etc. Shipping Research Great Britain History. National Maritime Museum (Great Britain) History. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xviii, 277 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Launching the Society for Nautical Research Refloating the Society and saving HMS Victory for the nation A run ashore : creating the National Maritime Museum The society weathers changing circumstances : from austerity to economy 1946-65 Doldrums and squalls : the society from 1966-85 Off course : deviation from true bearings Crossing the bar : the Society enters a new century Making fast and paying off Appendix I. Patrons, presidents and officers Appendix II. Honorary vice-presidents Appendix III. Lectures and publications Appendix IV. Consolidated financial summary, 1911-2008 Appendix V. Selected obituaries. Subjects; Society for Nautical Research (London, England) History. Naval history Research Societies, etc. Shipping Research Great Britain History. National Maritime Museum (Great Britain) History. 1 Kg. …