Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 205; Volume 208W. Blackwood, 1920 - Scotland |
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Page 6
... rook on which she had lain for over two years , there was no sign of her having broken her back . Stanchions in the holds were , it is true , set up , and there was a perceptible upward bulge in the deck ; but a very small strain down ...
... rook on which she had lain for over two years , there was no sign of her having broken her back . Stanchions in the holds were , it is true , set up , and there was a perceptible upward bulge in the deck ; but a very small strain down ...
Page 7
... rook through the bottom of the engine - room ) , and this must somehow be dealt with . Fine weather could only be expected until the end end of August or middle of Septem- ber . We had therefore very little time , for already it was ...
... rook through the bottom of the engine - room ) , and this must somehow be dealt with . Fine weather could only be expected until the end end of August or middle of Septem- ber . We had therefore very little time , for already it was ...
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... rook through the bottom of the engine - room , no doubt circulated by the same indi- vidual who had removed the doors , and had wished in this way to deter any one else from attempting salvage . be made and fitted . There was no double ...
... rook through the bottom of the engine - room , no doubt circulated by the same indi- vidual who had removed the doors , and had wished in this way to deter any one else from attempting salvage . be made and fitted . There was no double ...
Page 21
... rooks . Whether as a result of this blow , or of the poor quality of the cement , subsequent pumping tests showed that the ship was far from tight , and that a good deal of water eame through from under our bulkheads . The 12 - inch ...
... rooks . Whether as a result of this blow , or of the poor quality of the cement , subsequent pumping tests showed that the ship was far from tight , and that a good deal of water eame through from under our bulkheads . The 12 - inch ...
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... rook towered frowning on either hand to a good thousand feet , " Just before dawn that night I was awakened by the bark- ing of my bull - terrier , ' Jook , ' so I looked out to see what was the matter . Outside I found the gorge in ...
... rook towered frowning on either hand to a good thousand feet , " Just before dawn that night I was awakened by the bark- ing of my bull - terrier , ' Jook , ' so I looked out to see what was the matter . Outside I found the gorge in ...
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