American Coastal Rescue Craft [electronic resource] : A Design History of Coastal Rescue Craft Used by the USLSS and Uscg /
Wilkinson, William D.
Dring, Timothy R.
Gainesville : University Press of Florida,
c2009.
William Wilkinson and Timothy Dring provide detailed history and technical design information on every type of small rescue craft ever used by the United States Life-Saving Service and United States Coast Guard, from the early 1800s to current day. By looking at these vessels, many of which featured innovative designs, the authors shed light on the brave men and women who served in USLSS and USCG stations, saving innumerable lives.
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William Wilkinson and Timothy Dring provide detailed history and technical design information on every type of small rescue craft ever used by the United States Life-Saving Service and United States Coast Guard, from the early 1800s to current day. By looking at these vessels, many of which featured innovative designs, the authors shed light on the brave men and women who served in USLSS and USCG stations, saving innumerable lives.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [157]-165) and index.
Description based on print version record.
United States. Life-Saving Service
United States. Coast Guard
Search and rescue boats
Search and rescue boats