The Columbian Cyclopedia, Volume 18Garretson, Cox, 1897 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... consists of six relieving tubes , G , each six inches in diameter , passing through the deck , B , the ballast , D , and the bottom . The tubes , which are near the centre of the boat , three on each side , have at the bottom a valve ...
... consists of six relieving tubes , G , each six inches in diameter , passing through the deck , B , the ballast , D , and the bottom . The tubes , which are near the centre of the boat , three on each side , have at the bottom a valve ...
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... consists of a circular cork life - buoy forming the top ring of a pair of canvas breeches ; one of these is hauled over from the shore to the ship ; a man gets into it , his legs protruding below the breeches , and his arm - pits ...
... consists of a circular cork life - buoy forming the top ring of a pair of canvas breeches ; one of these is hauled over from the shore to the ship ; a man gets into it , his legs protruding below the breeches , and his arm - pits ...
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... consisting of a double pontoon , bridged over , stowed outside a ship , and lowered by simply cutting the lashings ; Christie's life - raft , a large rectangular framework , rendered buoyant by numerous air - tight spaces , some of ...
... consisting of a double pontoon , bridged over , stowed outside a ship , and lowered by simply cutting the lashings ; Christie's life - raft , a large rectangular framework , rendered buoyant by numerous air - tight spaces , some of ...
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... consist of strong hempen or silk threads ; but catgut , horsehair , etc. , have been em- ployed by some surgeons ; also gold , silver , or platinum wire . A ligature should be tied around an artery with sufficient tightness to cut ...
... consist of strong hempen or silk threads ; but catgut , horsehair , etc. , have been em- ployed by some surgeons ; also gold , silver , or platinum wire . A ligature should be tied around an artery with sufficient tightness to cut ...
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... consists of tubular cast - iron columns framed together with wrought - iron ties at the joints , and braced ... consisting of the secretary of the treasury , who is president ex officio , 2 naval officers of high rank , 2 army officers ...
... consists of tubular cast - iron columns framed together with wrought - iron ties at the joints , and braced ... consisting of the secretary of the treasury , who is president ex officio , 2 naval officers of high rank , 2 army officers ...
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