An essay on the preservation of shipwrecked mariners
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In "An Essay on the Preservation of Shipwrecked Mariners," A. Fothergill presents a compelling discourse on the humanitarian and moral imperative to support individuals stranded by maritime disasters. The text is crafted in an eloquent, yet accessible prose style, typical of the early 18th century, weaving together empirical observation and philosophical inquiry. The essay situates itself within a growing discourse on maritime safety and social responsibility, reflecting the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and humanitarian values, while engaging with contemporary debates about the ethical t...
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- AN ESSAY ON THE PRESERVATION OF SHIPWRECKED MARINERS, IN ANSWER TO THE PRIZE-QUESTIONS PROPOSED BY THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY: “1. What are the best Means of preserving Mariners from Shipwreck?—2. Of keeping the Vessel afloat?—3. Of giving Assistance to the Crew, when Boats dare not venture out to their Aid?”
- TO THE COURT OF DIRECTORS.
- GENERAL CONTENTS.
- PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS ON THE FREQUENCY OF SHIPWRECKS, PARTICULARLY NEAR SHORE. ILLUSTRATED BY SOME LATE MELANCHOLY EVENTS.
- Second Case of Shipwreck near Shore.
- Attended with peculiar circumstances.
- Causes of Storms and Shipwrecks—whether influenced by local circumstances.—
- Prognostic signs of a Hurricane.
- Hints for improving naval architecture.—For rendering boats incapable of upsetting or sinking.—The Life-Boat at Shields—its singular utility.
- The Life-Boat, at Shields.—Its singular Utility evinced by repeated Trials.—
- Other late discoveries for the prevention of Shipwreck, and preservation of Mariners.
- To ascertain the ship’s burthen.
- The ship’s pumps.
- Ship’s compass.
- Ship’s Rudder.
- Masts.
- Nautical Apparatus.
- Thermometer.
- Nautical Time-piece.
- Hints respecting the Conduct of the Captain and his Mates.
- Hints for conveying Assistance to a Ship in distress, by forming a line of communication with the shore.
- New Plan for the Prevention of a Ship’s sinking.
- The importance of the Art of Swimming and Diving.
- Asylum for Shipwrecked Mariners.
- Humane Institution at Bamborough Castle for the preservation of lives and property from Shipwreck. Signals from the Castle.
- The additional accommodations, supplied at this asylum, are
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