2399b. Evans, Clayton. RESCUE AT SEA – An International History of Lifesaving, Coastal Rescue Craft and Organizations. Annapolis. 2003
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2399b. Evans, Clayton. RESCUE AT SEA – An International History of Lifesaving, Coastal Rescue Craft and Organizations. Annapolis. 2003
2399b. Evans, Clayton. RESCUE AT SEA – An International History of Lifesaving, Coastal Rescue Craft and Organizations. Maritime Press, Annapolis. 2003. 296 p. DJ. This heavily illustrated volume includes over 150 color photographs and offers a comprehensive and dramatic history of coastal life saving and rescues at sea from the earliest times to the present day. Divided into four sections, the first section covers the beginnings in Europe and China, followed by a section on rescue craft design, from the earliest pulling and sailing lifeboats to the high-speed boats of today. The last two sections provide a look at contemporary maritime rescue organizations and SAR network. Published in cooperation with the International Lifeboat Federation, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and the US Coast Guard, this book also features some of the most awe-inspiring heroics and epic tragedies of the lifesaving service. Strongly recommended by authorities in the field, this is surely one for your reference library. New old stock, never opened, dj one tape-repaired tear and light wear. (M). Published at $49.95. Closeout $35.