Various appliances for saving life at sea in ships of merchant navy and fishing fleets, are described, including life boat fitted with Fleming hand propelling gear; metal life boat, life boat fitted with wireless apparatus, life rafts, life jackets, and lime throwing apparatus. (See also - n 3 Jan 16 p 78-9; Roy Soc Arts -- J v 95 n 4737 Feb 14 1947 p 191-219)


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    Title :

    Marine life-saving appliances for merchant navy and fishing fleets


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


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    Publication date :

    1947


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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