A Boston Schooner In The Royal Navy 1768 1772

Author : Phillip Reid
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783277469

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A Boston Schooner in the Royal Navy, 1768-1772 by Phillip Reid Pdf

Uses rare surviving records, including fully intact logbooks, to situate the customs-enforcement interceptor Sultana within the wider picture of the British Atlantic in this crucial period. The small Boston-built schooner Sultana served as a customs-enforcement interceptor on the North American eastern seaboard in the period leading up to the American Declaration of Independence, when British taxation of American trade was a hugely contentious issue. As a typical workaday British American merchant ship taken into naval service, Sultana offers a rare opportunity to understand a technology of paramount importance to this world, where records for merchant ships are scarce, but where in this case a wealth of information, from plan drawings to the fully-intact logbooks, has survived. The book provides a detailed narrative of the ship's activities, and reveals the nature of life on board and the day to day business of operating a small sailing ship. It explores the technology of the ship and her sailing qualities as revealed by the ship's logs and also by the performance of a modern replica. In addition, the book situates Sultana's role within the wider picture of the British Atlantic in this crucial period. It is thereby both naval microhistory and also Atlantic history for all scholars interested in the formation and development of the British Atlantic world.

Author : Mary Lou Baker,Holly Smith
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493016198

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Seafood Lover's Chesapeake Bay by Mary Lou Baker,Holly Smith Pdf

Seafood Lover's Chesapeake Bay celebrates the best seafood the Maryland region has to offer. Perfect for the local enthusiast and the traveling visitor alike, each book features the history of the seafood in each region; where to find--and, most importantly, consume--the best of the best local offerings; local fishmongers and markets; regional recipes from local chefs and restaurants; a seafood primer; seafood-related festivals and culinary events; and regional maps.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781465455017

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The American Revolution by DK Pdf

Uncover the remarkable story of the American Revolution! Who were the Redcoats, and what was the Boston Tea Party? Explore key events like the British surrender at Yorktown, and the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Written in association with the esteemed Smithsonian Institution, this beautiful visual reference ebook will transport you back in time and onto the front lines of the American Revolution. Take chronological steps through the American Revolution, starting with the first stirrings of colonial resistance. Learn about important events and key moments of the war that gave birth to the American republic. Meet the most memorable people from the period, from George Washington to Benedict Arnold, and explore first-person accounts by soldiers and civilians. This history ebook for children grade 7 and up gives you a complete overview of the most fascinating events during the war. The action is brought to life through illustrated accounts of every major military action and comprehensive timelines for every stage of the conflict. Gallery spreads feature the weapons, arms, and uniforms that were used, to give you a full picture of what it was like. Large color pictures, black-and-white drawings, and detailed maps add intriguing visuals to the history of America, so reading can be engaging and enjoyable. This visual reference ebook also details the politics of the war and the different parts of society impacted by the events. Learn about the treatment of prisoners and the revolution's implications for women, Native Americans, and African-Americans. Dive in and explore the parts of the American Revolution you haven't yet discovered. Mapping the Road to American Independence The American Revolution is the most significant event in American history. Without it, there would not be the United States of America. More than 240 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this educational ebook demonstrates why this historical period is still so important today. Journey through the most significant events and battles: - From Resistance to Rebellion - Before 1775 - The Start of the War - 1775 - Birth of a Nation - 1776 - The Struggle for Mastery - 1777 - A Widening War - 1778 - Conflict Spreads - 1779 - The Continuing Struggle - 1780 - America Victorious - 1781-83 - Aftermath: A Stronger Nation

Author : Sarah Kinkel
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674985315

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Disciplining the Empire by Sarah Kinkel Pdf

“Rule Britannia! Britannia rule the waves,” goes the popular lyric. The fact that the British built the world’s greatest empire on the basis of sea power has led many to assume that the Royal Navy’s place in British life was unchallenged. Yet, as Sarah Kinkel shows, the Navy was the subject of bitter political debate. The rise of British naval power was neither inevitable nor unquestioned: it was the outcome of fierce battles over the shape of Britain’s empire and the bonds of political authority. Disciplining the Empire explains why the Navy became divisive within Anglo-imperial society even though it was also successful in war. The eighteenth century witnessed the global expansion of British imperial rule, the emergence of new forms of political radicalism, and the fracturing of the British Atlantic in a civil war. The Navy was at the center of these developments. Advocates of a more strictly governed, centralized empire deliberately reshaped the Navy into a disciplined and hierarchical force which they hoped would win battles but also help control imperial populations. When these newly professionalized sea officers were sent to the front lines of trade policing in North America during the 1760s, opponents saw it as an extension of executive power and military authority over civilians—and thus proof of constitutional corruption at home. The Navy was one among many battlefields where eighteenth-century British subjects struggled to reconcile their debates over liberty and anarchy, and determine whether the empire would be ruled from Parliament down or the people up.

Author : Phillip Reid
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004426344

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The Merchant Ship in the British Atlantic, 1600–1800 by Phillip Reid Pdf

In The Merchant Ship in the British Atlantic, 1600—1800, Phillip Reid shows how ordinary commercial vessels reflected the risk management strategies of those who designed, built, bought, and sailed them.

Author : David Hepper
Publisher : Seaforth Publishing
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399031059

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British Warship Losses in the Age of Sail by David Hepper Pdf

This significant new reference book provides a complete list of the ships of the Royal Navy which were lost at sea in the age of sail. Arranged in chronological order, it includes outline details of each vessel lost and the circumstances of her loss. 1649 is the start date, which coincides with the execution of Charles I and that time when the Royal Navy entered a new phase as an instrument of state: the launch of the steam-powered and iron-hulled Warrior in 1860 effectively marks the end of the great era of the wooden-hulled sailing warship. Life at sea in the age of sail was a hazardous pursuit, and there were many reasons for a ship being lost. A correspondent to the Nautical Magazine in 1841 detailed some fifty reasons and causes, from being short of crew, abandonment without sufficient cause, the poor condition of a ship, incorrectness of charts, poor dead-reckoning as well as less obvious reasons such as ‘the presence of captains’ wives and other women.’ Navigational error, particularly before the chronometer allowed for the accurate calculation of longitude, was a common reason, while poor weather in the form of fog or gales was an obvious peril. So many ships suffered the melancholy fate of lonely disappearance – overwhelmed by storm and sea, and witnessed by none. Collisions and fire feature regularly as does, of course, loss to the enemy. Each entry includes details of the ship, its name and type, tonnage and dimensions, origin and place of build, the circumstances of the loss, the date and a list of the main references used. All this material is presented here in a single and highly accessible volume, and represents a major milestone both in naval research and publishing; it offers too a fund of fascinating and compelling stories of maritime misadventure. Praise for the author's previous work: ‘This volume is an amazing encyclopaedic, catalogue of British warships lost between 1920 and 1982 It is strongly recommended to historians, authors, researchers and all those with an interest in the history of the Royal Navy and the Second World War.’ -Scuttlebut Magazine

Author : David Roy MacGregor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Transportation
ISBN : UOM:39015009831374

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Schooners in Four Centuries by David Roy MacGregor Pdf

Author : Rif Winfield
Publisher : Seaforth Publishing
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844157006

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British Warships in the Age of Sail 1714-1792 by Rif Winfield Pdf

The new Hanoverian dynasty that came to power with the accession of George I in 1714 inherited the largest navy in the world. In the course of the century, this force would see a vast amount of action against nearly every major navy, reaching a pinnacle of success in the Seven Years War only to taste defeat in the American Revolutionary struggle, when it faced the combined navies of France, Spain, the Netherlands, and the rebellious colonies themselves. Considering the contribution to history of these ships, there is surprisingly little readily available on their careers. Now this gap is comprehensively filled by this superb reference book, outlining the service history of every ship, built, purchased or captured, that fought for the Royal Navy in the great wars of the eighteenth century - well over 2000 vessels. The book is organized by Rate, classification and class, with outline technical and building data, but followed by a concise summary of the careers of each ship in every class. This includes commissioning dates, refit periods, changes of captain, the stations where they served (and when), as well as details of any noteworthy actions in which they took part. It will enable anyone to follow up a casual reference to any warship, and will provide the researcher with a solid core of information on which to base further study. With nothing remotely like it in print, this is a work of the utmost importance to every naval historian and general reader interested in the navy of the sailing era.

Author : Ned Bustard
Publisher : Veritas Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1932168273

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Squalls Before War by Ned Bustard Pdf

Author : John Frost
Publisher : New York, D. Appleton & Company
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1843
Category : National songs
ISBN : IBNF:CF000639341

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The Book of the Navy by John Frost Pdf

Author : John Frost
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368733001

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The Book of the Navy; Comprising a General History of the American Marine by John Frost Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.

Author : Leonard George Carr Laughton,Roger Charles Anderson,William Gordon Perrin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1010 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Naval art and science
ISBN : UOM:39015052606129

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The Mariner's Mirror by Leonard George Carr Laughton,Roger Charles Anderson,William Gordon Perrin Pdf

Author : Drew McMullen
Publisher : Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0870335383

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Schooner Sultana by Drew McMullen Pdf

McMullen (former project director for the Sultana and photographer Niemeyer tell the story of the Sultana, a reproduction of an 18th- century schooner designed to be a floating classroom on the Chesapeake Bay. The text and color photographs describe the day-to-day construction of the vessel and the shipwrights, craftspeople, and volunteers who helped to complete it. Other chapters provide information about the original ship purchased by the British Navy for use as a revenue schooner to patrol East Coast harbors. Oversize: 9.5x12.5". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Jack P. Greene,J. R. Pole
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 796 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470756447

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A Companion to the American Revolution by Jack P. Greene,J. R. Pole Pdf

A Companion to the American Revolution is a single guide to the themes, events, and concepts of this major turning point in early American history. Containing coverage before, during, and after the war, as well as the effect of the revolution on a global scale, this major reference to the period is ideal for any student, scholar, or general reader seeking a complete reference to the field. Contains 90 articles in all, including guides to further reading and a detailed chronological table. Explains all aspects of the revolution before, during, and after the war. Discusses the status and experiences of women, Native Americans, and African Americans, and aspects of social and daily life during this period. Describes the effects of the revolution abroad. Provides complete coverage of military history, including the home front. Concludes with a section on concepts to put the morality of early America in today’s context.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : UOM:39015076638470

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The United Service by Anonim Pdf