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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a compelling look at the impact of lightning on the Royal Navy, drawing on a meticulous analysis of official ship logs from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author meticulously details the extent of damage inflicted by lightning strikes, highlighting the destruction of masts and rigging, the tragic loss of life among sailors, and the substantial financial burden on the British crown. The book's scope extends beyond a mere cataloguing of disasters. It places the vulnerability of ships to lightning within the context of Britain's burgeoning maritime dominance, demonstrating how this natural phenomenon posed a constant threat to naval power and the strategic ambitions of the British Empire. The author delves into the scientific understanding of electricity in the period, exploring the attempts made to mitigate the destructive effects of lightning strikes through rudimentary conductors. The book presents a fascinating historical and scientific account of a largely overlooked aspect of naval history. It reveals the vulnerability of even the most powerful ships of the time to a force of nature, and the challenges faced by those seeking to protect sailors and vessels from its devastating power. 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 9781333293192_0
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Shipwreck by Lightning Papers Relative to Harris's Lightning Conductors Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333293192
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333293192
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