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806. Henry Greathead’s Lifeboat. 1803.

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806. Henry Greathead’s Lifeboat. 1803.

  1. Henry Greathead’s Lifeboat. 1803. 17p. Early lengthy discussion and description of wooden lifeboat invented by Henry Greathead of South Shields, GB. Includes a great deal of information on its construction and testimonials as to its use and usefulness. Also includes wonderful detailed full page engraving of the craft with crew pulling toward a vessel in distress, as well as full page plan view. Second article (16p) discusses the invention of the life-boat with a discussion of its history and Mr. Greathead’s contribution. Disbound from larger volume, bright, some light moisture or foxing. (VG). $24.