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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… a master and 40 experienced and skilful men; and two life-boats with crews, always in readiness, are maintained by …
The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham
… small door-way for the convenience of persons landing from boats. At twenty-four paces distance the wall forms an angle, … the wall has been broken, to form a landing for the ferry-boats, 17 feet wide. The South wall, which has been described … to smile; The haven hums with many a cheering sound The boats are darting o'er the curly bay, &c. The cobles used by …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… which cement is manufactured; about 100 small vessels and boats being employed in and near the harbour in dredging for …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… butter, bristles, seed, and other commodities. About 100 boats are employed in the herring and mackerel fisheries, … and Brighton markets; and there are nearly fifty pleasure-boats always ready for hire. Ship and boat building, for …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… also six railway trains, in connexion with the Helensburgh boats; and persons leaving Glasgow by these trains reach … by them monthly, and manufactured into engines for steam-boats and other purposes. In the company's works more than … other fish are found in abundance off the coast; and seven boats belonging to the parish are regularly employed in the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… 200 tons' burthen can enter at spring tides, and a steam-packet plies regularly between Hayle and Bristol. Carriages …