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A new system for preventing collisions at sea

Title
A new system for preventing collisions at sea, by Sir Hiram S. Maxim.
Author
Maxim, Hiram S. (Hiram Stevens), 1840-1916.
Publication
London, New York [etc.] Printed for the author by Cassell and company, limited, 1912.

Details

Description
xv, 46, [1] p. incl. front., illus.; 22 cm.
Subject
  • Collisions at sea > Prevention
  • Bats
Note
  • "Experiments without cruelty": 1 leaf inserted at end.
  • "Additional notes relating to bats": fold. leaf laid in.
Contents
Introduction.--A new system for preventing collisions at sea.--A sixth sense [in bats].--The application of the sixth sense to ships.--Some remarks on the operation and use of the appratus.--Icebergs.
Call Number
VXC p.v. 48, no. 5
LCCN
22000204
OCLC
5307596
Author
Maxim, Hiram S. (Hiram Stevens), 1840-1916.
Title
A new system for preventing collisions at sea, by Sir Hiram S. Maxim.
Imprint
London, New York [etc.] Printed for the author by Cassell and company, limited, 1912.
Research Call Number
VXC p.v. 48, no. 5
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