American Coastal Rescue Craft
A Design History of Coastal Rescue Craft Used by the USLSS and USCG
Published on 31. July 2009
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-0-8130-3334-1 (ISBN)
Description
William Wilkinson and Timothy Dring provide detailed history and technical design information on each and every type of small rescue craft ever used by the United States Life-Saving Service and United States Coast Guard, from the early 1800s to current day. By looking at these vessels, many of which featured innovative designs, they shed light on the brave men and women who served in USLSS and USCG stations, saving innumerable lives. In the book and on the accompanying CD, rare photographs and drawings of each type of boat accompany detailed design histories, specifications, and station assignments for each craft. Including motorized, wind-powered, and human-powered vessels, this work will become an important reference for maritime historians, rescue craft preservation groups, and museums, as well as members of the general public interested in these craft.
Reviews / Votes
The most comprehensive work on the coastal rescue craft of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Life-Saving Service. This work should be consulted by anyone interested in maritime search and rescue, especially from shore-based stations. - Dennis Noble, author of The Rescue of the Gale Runner ""Provides a detailed history of a very proud element of American maritime history, the development and evolution of the coastal rescue craft of the United States Life-Saving Service and its successor, the United States Coast Guard."" - Clayton Evans, active member of the Canadian Coast GuardMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Florida
United States
Target group
Adult education
Product notice
Library binding
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Contains Hardback and CD-ROM
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
798 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8130-3334-1 (9780813033341)
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Persons
William D. Wilkinson, director emeritus of the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia, is a recipient of the Heritage Award from the Foundation for Coast Guard History for his contributions to life-saving and service history. Timothy R. Dring retired after twenty-seven years of active and reserve service on board U.S. Navy destroyers and frigates, as well as reserve duty with composite Navy/Coast Guard coastal warfare and harbor defense units.