9228. (2). Walthew, Kenneth. FROM ROCK AND TEMPEST.
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9228. (2). Walthew, Kenneth. FROM ROCK AND TEMPEST.
9228. (2). Walthew, Kenneth. FROM ROCK AND TEMPEST. London. 1971. 175p. George William Manby was most famous for his development of an early line mortars and cannon for firing a life line to a ship in distress, which bears his name. Born in 1765, Manby devoted himself to the development of life-saving apparatus after experiencing a shipwreck while in his forties. In addition, he developed the breeches buoy apparatus and was a founder of the Royal national Lifeboat Institution. The life of this important inventor and his efforts in the development of this early life-saving equipment is detailed in this scarce work. Illustrated with 21 photographs including early mortars, canvass sling, the forerunner to the breeches buoy, and more. (VG). $32. Now $16.