The Columbian Cyclopedia, Volume 18Garretson, Cox, 1897 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... various hinges . This kind of boat is largely carried by ocean steam- ships . For the L.-B. in the United States , see LIFE- SAVING SERVICE . LIFE GUARDS , in England : two senior regiments of the mounted portion of the body - guard of ...
... various hinges . This kind of boat is largely carried by ocean steam- ships . For the L.-B. in the United States , see LIFE- SAVING SERVICE . LIFE GUARDS , in England : two senior regiments of the mounted portion of the body - guard of ...
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... various kinds have been employed , but are not certain in action . The firing by gunpowder of some kind of missile , with a line or rope attached to it , is the method most successful . In 1791 , Sergeant Bell , of the Royal Artillery ...
... various kinds have been employed , but are not certain in action . The firing by gunpowder of some kind of missile , with a line or rope attached to it , is the method most successful . In 1791 , Sergeant Bell , of the Royal Artillery ...
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... various directions . Many other novelties were displayed at the London Tavern , and also at a similar collection in the annual International Ex- hibition , in the forms of life - boats , rafts , garments , belts , buoys , etc. - In ...
... various directions . Many other novelties were displayed at the London Tavern , and also at a similar collection in the annual International Ex- hibition , in the forms of life - boats , rafts , garments , belts , buoys , etc. - In ...
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... various points along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf , fully equipped with life- boats , etc. The service was extended to the lakes , and its efficiency steadily increased . It was in 1871 , how- ever , on the re - organization of the ...
... various points along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf , fully equipped with life- boats , etc. The service was extended to the lakes , and its efficiency steadily increased . It was in 1871 , how- ever , on the re - organization of the ...
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... various floors . LIFT'ING , imp . LIFTED , pp . LIFT ER , n . one who or that which lifts or raises . LIFTS , n . plu . in nav . , the ropes at the yard - arms used to make the yards hang higher or lower , or to maintain them in posi ...
... various floors . LIFT'ING , imp . LIFTED , pp . LIFT ER , n . one who or that which lifts or raises . LIFTS , n . plu . in nav . , the ropes at the yard - arms used to make the yards hang higher or lower , or to maintain them in posi ...
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