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The invasion was made in a ship. The ship was bigger in her own estimation than her measurements would justify, and in this I agreed with her. But to come down to bald fafts, she was of registered tonnage 2.65, and of yacht measurement 4tons which means that she was 26 feet long over all, 19 feet upon the water-line, and 6.6 feet wide. I have reason to be thankful that she was rather under-canvassed, for otherwise I might not have returned from my voyage. To these particulars I might add that she was slooprigged, and that she carried a centre-board, which when in use extended her draft from 3feet to 6feet, that she had a cabin designed to sleep two, but which has upon occasions echoed the snores of four, and also that her name was Mave %hoe. When I announced to my uninitiated friends that I was bent upon this voyage, they immediately became uncomplimentary, and when I added that I intended to do it alone, they became frankly rude. One of them, a brother-painter, with a large moustache and an argumentative manner, went so far as to say that I was a blithering idiot. All this served only to make me think less of my friends.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a travelogue that captures the author's 1909 voyage from London to Le Havre in a 26-foot yacht named Mafe Roe. Sailing from the port of Hammersmith, the author navigates a route that takes him through the River Thames and Estuary before venturing into the open sea. The diary format provides a chronological account of the journey, with the author providing detailed accounts of the sights, sounds, and experiences encountered along the way. Beyond a record of the journey itself, the author also provides insights into the maritime culture of the time and offers thoughtful reflections on the natural beauty of the coastlines and towns he passes. Ultimately, this book is not only the captivating account of a personal sailing journey but also an insightful exploration of the author's passion for the sea, the spirit of adventure, and the themes of exploration and discovery. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331583455_0
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