9781025751740 - Tales of S.O.S. And T.T.T. von Copplestone, Bennet (8 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Tales of s.o.s. and t.t.t.' is a gripping collection of maritime narratives that explores the high-stakes world of wireless telegraphy and its revolutionary impact on safety at sea. Bennet Copplestone masterfully recounts a series of dramatic true stories involving ships in distress and the critical role played by radio operators in the early 20th century. The title refers to the international distress signals-S.O.S. for emergency and T.T.T. for navigational warnings-that forever changed the nature of seafaring. Through detailed accounts of shipwrecks, collisions, and miraculous rescues, the work highlights the bravery of those who stayed at their posts to send out life-saving signals during moments of extreme peril. Copplestone combines historical accuracy with a compelling storytelling style, bringing to life the tension of the wireless room amidst the crashing waves and the vast isolation of the open ocean. This volume serves as both a tribute to the pioneers of maritime communication and a fascinating historical record of a transitional era in naval history. Readers interested in maritime lore, the evolution of technology, and tales of human courage against the elements will find this collection both informative and deeply moving.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "Tales of s.o.s. and t.t.t." is a gripping collection of maritime narratives that explores the high-stakes world of wireless telegraphy and its revolutionary impact on safety at sea. Bennet Copplestone masterfully recounts a series of dramatic true stories involving ships in distress and the critical role played by radio operators in the early 20th century. The title refers to the international distress signals-S.O.S. for emergency and T.T.T. for navigational warnings-that forever changed the nature of seafaring. Through detailed accounts of shipwrecks, collisions, and miraculous rescues, the work highlights the bravery of those who stayed at their posts to send out life-saving signals during moments of extreme peril. Copplestone combines historical accuracy with a compelling storytelling style, bringing to life the tension of the wireless room amidst the crashing waves and the vast isolation of the open ocean. This volume serves as both a tribute to the pioneers of maritime communication and a fascinating historical record of a transitional era in naval history. Readers interested in maritime lore, the evolution of technology, and tales of human courage against the elements will find this collection both informative and deeply moving.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "Tales of s.o.s. and t.t.t." is a gripping collection of maritime narratives that explores the high-stakes world of wireless telegraphy and its revolutionary impact on safety at sea. Bennet Copplestone masterfully recounts a series of dramatic true stories involving ships in distress and the critical role played by radio operators in the early 20th century. The title refers to the international distress signals-S.O.S. for emergency and T.T.T. for navigational warnings-that forever changed the nature of seafaring. Through detailed accounts of shipwrecks, collisions, and miraculous rescues, the work highlights the bravery of those who stayed at their posts to send out life-saving signals during moments of extreme peril. Copplestone combines historical accuracy with a compelling storytelling style, bringing to life the tension of the wireless room amidst the crashing waves and the vast isolation of the open ocean. This volume serves as both a tribute to the pioneers of maritime communication and a fascinating historical record of a transitional era in naval history. Readers interested in maritime lore, the evolution of technology, and tales of human courage against the elements will find this collection both informative and deeply moving.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.