xxiii, 359pp, maps, plans, illustrations-some coloured, appends, bibliography. John Lort Stokes and HMS Beagle in Australia 1837-1843. Shelf wear. Inscription to blank title: 'Inscribed for Teresa Hichens with happy memories of our common research into Australia's maritime history. Marsden Horden 6 April 1991.'. Seller Inventory # 005951

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Title: Mariners are Warned!

Publisher: MUP., Melbourne.

Publication Date: 1989

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.

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"Mariners Are Warned!" is the story of the six-year voyage undertaken by HMS Beagle as it sailed the uncharted coastline of Australia, commanded by John Lort Stokes. The mission was to chart the vast and lonely coastline of Australia in an attempt to reduce the trading losses through cargo ships foundering on hidden reefs and a hostile shoreline. Though Stokes was a sober, conscientious and earnest man, his actions were...

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