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Page 639
... ship tried to stand on her head , which was far too often . The fore - topmast was little better than a knotty broomstick , and the vital bowsprit was stepped in the ' tween decks , wedged by the heads , secured with one gammoning ( a ...
... ship tried to stand on her head , which was far too often . The fore - topmast was little better than a knotty broomstick , and the vital bowsprit was stepped in the ' tween decks , wedged by the heads , secured with one gammoning ( a ...
Page 665
... ship if I took all the canvas off ? The wind continued to freshen , and to head the ship . It was also blow- ing against the current , setting up a nasty sea in which the ship jumped and labored heavily . 665 Charles Allmon , National ...
... ship if I took all the canvas off ? The wind continued to freshen , and to head the ship . It was also blow- ing against the current , setting up a nasty sea in which the ship jumped and labored heavily . 665 Charles Allmon , National ...
Page 671
... ship , and we were able to speak to each other and exchange greetings ( page 660 ) . It was wonderful to see the Eagle again , for I had sailed in her , keeping my hand in with the square - rigged ships . * After that came an absolute ...
... ship , and we were able to speak to each other and exchange greetings ( page 660 ) . It was wonderful to see the Eagle again , for I had sailed in her , keeping my hand in with the square - rigged ships . * After that came an absolute ...
Contents
Across the Frozen Desert to Byrd Station Tractorborne Explorers | vi |
To the Men at South Pole Station By Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd | 1 |
Fledgling Wings of the Air Force By Thomas W McKnew | 266 |
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