A fascinating memoir from one of the most renowned racing skippers of the early 20th century
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Captain Tom Diaper (1867-1949) was one of the most renowned racing skippers of the late 19th and early 20th century. His family can trace their roots back to 1066. The family is intrinsically linked with Itchen Ferry village and Southampton and is a major part of the area's maritime history.
Tom Cunliffe has many years of experience cruising all round Europe and from the Caribbean to Russia and Brazil to the Arctic. He is an RYA Yachtmaster examiner and a training consultant for Sailing USA - the governing body of yachting in the USA. He is a regular columnist for Sailing Today, Classic Boat and Yachting World in the UK, and SAIL in the USA.
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Vendeur : MusicMagpie, Stockport, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. 1748010309. 5/23/2025 2:25:09 PM. N° de réf. du vendeur U9781472930804
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Vendeur : Libros Tobal, Ajalvir, M, Espagne
Tapa dura. Etat : Bien. Texto en inglés. Tapa dura de editorial ilustrada. Sin subrayados ni anotaciones. Perfecto estado de conservación. Tom Diaper's Logbook is the memoir of a remarkable man and a rare opportunity to read first-hand about the drama, conflict and fascinating details that made up the life of a for-hire racing skipper during the glory days of racing. Tom Diaper wrote his memoirs on scraps of paper and old cigarette papers and these were pulled together to give a narrative of his life from a toddler on his father's yacht until his retirement as a skipper. The book tells of dramatic races with the German Kaiser, working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, both World Wars and other exciting adventures over Tom's lifetime.\n\n. Libro. N° de réf. du vendeur 161409
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Vendeur : Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. First Issue of this Edition, A firm straight unmarked book, 178 pages, includes Index. Appears unread, about as new. N° de réf. du vendeur 043606
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Vendeur : YESIBOOKSTORE, MIAMI, FL, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : As New. N° de réf. du vendeur 1472930800-VB
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