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	SHIP - LoveToKnow Article on SHIP
		She is a full-rigged four-masted ship, 332 ft. long, 451/8 ft. beam, 26 ft. moulded depth, gross tonnage 3292, and intended to carry f,500,000 gallons of oil in cases of 1o gallons each from the United States to Shanghai, returning with cargoes of sugar, hemp, andc.
		A census of shipping taken in i889 revealed the fact that at that date the tonnage of these undocumented vessels amounted to just half the total shipping of the United States; since then their numbers have greatly decreased because of the improved means of transport by rail.
		It is remarkable how little her rig differs from that of modern vessels, A five-masted vessel is described in the same number of the Naval Chronicle which was square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the other four masts; she was apparently a forerunner of the American five-masted schooner of the present day.
	70.1911encyclopedia.org /S/SH/SHIP.htm (19558 words)

	TERRITORIAL WATERS - LoveToKnow Article on TERRITORIAL WATERS
		ship, within the territorial waters of Her Majestys dominions, are made punishable under it.
		Ships passing through territorial waters must conform to the special rules laid down by the adjacent state, in the interest and for the security of navigation and for the police of the sea.
		Ships of all nationalities, by the simple fact of being in territorial waters, unless merely passing through them, are subject to the jurisdiction of the adjacent state.
	www.96.1911encyclopedia.org /W/WA/WATERS_TERRITORIAL.htm (1284 words)

	Rock Climbing.com View topic - Hms?
		and I was thiking it ment Her Majestys Ship
	www.rockclimbing.com /topic/78080 (298 words)

	Definitive Diana Rigg
		Euripides in 437BC was telling his audience the well known story of Medea's revenge on her faithless husband Jason, who for political reasons decides to discard Medea and marry a Corinthian princess.
		Her anguish as she showered her sons with kisses and talked of 'the gentle smell of childhood' created a wrench of sympathy that seemed inconceivable when you considered the monstrosity of the crime she was about to commit.
		Her role is unremittingly violent and passionate at full tilt for over an hour, yet her performance is never too melodramatic or exaggerated to destroy our belief in her: Euripides and the audience are meant to be on her side even though grief and rage have turned her into a monster.
	ddr.theavengers.tv /medeaarticle.html (1289 words)

	SHIP - LoveToKnow Article on SHIP
		She is a full-rigged four-masted ship, 332 ft. long, 451/8 ft. beam, 26 ft. moulded depth, gross tonnage 3292, and intended to carry f,500,000 gallons of oil in cases of 1o gallons each from the United States to Shanghai, returning with cargoes of sugar, hemp, andc.
		The average output in Germany per annum from 1895 to 1899 was 84 ships of a total tonnage of 139,000 tons; from 1900 to 1904, 114 ships of 204,600 tons; and from 1905 to 1909i 149 ships of 241,000 tons.
		It is remarkable how little her rig differs from that of modern vessels, A five-masted vessel is described in the same number of the Naval Chronicle which was square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the other four masts; she was apparently a forerunner of the American five-masted schooner of the present day.
	70.1911encyclopedia.org /S/SH/SHIP.htm (19558 words)

	USS Constitution
		The ship, I understand, mounts four sixes and two nines; she was formerly the British packet Sandwich,and from the boasting publications at the cape, and the declaration of the officers, she is one of the fastest sailors that swims.
		He had shipped to go in the schooner on an honest trading voyage to the coast of Africa, but after going on board he was somewhat surprised to find that she was detained six days, and that the crew were not allowed to communicate with the shore.
		At the moment the ship was boarded, Agreeably to my plan, captain Carmick and lieutenant Amory landed with the marines, up to their necks in water, and spiked all the cannon in the fort, before the commanding officer had time to recollect and prepare himself for defense.
	members.cox.net /shipkiller/data/frigate/constitution_frigate.html (10010 words)

	NEUTRALITY - LoveToKnow Article on NEUTRALITY
		Rule 4.Armed ships of either belligerent are interdicted from carrying prizes made by them into the ports, harbours, roadsteads 01 waters of the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, or any of Her Majestys colonies or possessions abroad.
		Their ships are liable to be taken out of their course, and their cargoes to be discharged to the bottom of the hold in search of articles which are contraband according to circumstances over which they have no control, and they may be confiscated without recourse by judges appointed by one of the interested parties.
		The consequence of carrying contraband are capture, trial by a belligerent prize court, and possible confiscation of the ship, and cargo, or of the cargo alone or of a part of the cargo, according to the facts of the case.
	www.1911ency.org /N/NE/NEUTRALITY.htm (8642 words)

	ARDECHE - LoveToKnow Article on ARDECHE
		In 1858 he became conductor of the opera na Her Majestys theatre in London, and both in London and wi road he became famous in this capacity, having the reputation str being Madame Pattis favorite conductor.
		The harbour is an open dstead, very dangerous to shipping in northerly winds, and discharge and loading of cargoes is effected by means of riters at considerable risk and expense.
		Potatoes, rye, lucerne and WI her kinds of forage are also important crops.
	16.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AR/ARDECHE.htm (2425 words)

	newe0011.sgm
		Her room-mate was a dressmaker, a Swiss girl, with an exuberant flow of animal spirits.
		Her father would be obliged to make the best of her adventure, for the sake of public opinion.
		The sum allowed her for personal expenses had largely been carefully laid aside, and she found with much satisfaction that there would be enough for a few weeks board, in case an engagement did not immediately present itself.
	lcweb2.loc.gov /ndlpcoop/nicmoas/newe/newe0011.sgm (18962 words)

	Kerr . A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels Volume 07
		But Sir Richard absolutely refused to turn from the enemy, declaring he would rather die than dishonour himself, his country, and her majestys ship, and persuaded his company that he would be able to pass through the two squadrons in spite of them, and force those of Seville to give him way.
		The names of her majestys ships were as follows: The Defiance, admiral, the Revenge, vice-admiral, the Bonaventure commanded by captain Crosse, the Lion by George Fenner, the Foresight by Thomas Vavasour, and the Crane by Duffild.
		The approach of the Spanish fleet being concealed by means of the island, they were soon at hand, so that our ships had scarce time to weigh their anchors, and some even were obliged to slip their cables and set sail.
	textbooks.myfreewebs.net /qsrbax.html (307 words)

	Aaron Thomas Journal - Segment 6 (April 1799 - May 1799)
		There is only 3 of the Officers in the Ship, that was in her when you was here, which is the Purser, Boatswain and Gunner.
		Her Laden was flour, fish, and lumber, out 21 days, The Wages of the Foremast men aboard her is 19 Dollars a month, or 268 hard Dollars the year, which Sixty pounds Six Shilling per ann Sterling.
		H told her that the Tamer arrived at Plymouth, and she was sent to the Downs with a Convoy, she told her that she was expected round to Portsmouth every day.
	www.library.miami.edu /archives/thomas/journal6.html (7541 words)

	H.M.S. Hood Association—Battle Cruiser Hood: HDMS 'TRITON' - Voyage of Commemoration for HMS HOOD
		Denmark Straits, off Greenland, 13th March 1997: The Captain and ships company of Her Danish Majestys Ship 'Triton' are gathered on the flight deck of their ship, with veterans of the Second World War and representatives of the Royal Navy, to conduct a special service of remembrance.
		Meanwhile we were given all the facilities we needed to film this elegant and efficient ship, from the air and from the waterline.
		So her sudden and dramatic loss was a terrible blow to her country.
	www.hmshood.com /association/archive/specevents/TritonRWhite.html (911 words)

	The Green Howards, - Diaries & Service Journals
		Signalled and passed Her Majesty's Troop Ship the Jumma, bound to Bombay with troops.
		The ship Crocodile is built like the Euphrates she was nearly lost coming out (reported lost in England) saw two steamers go down, could not offer assistance.
		There is about 20 ships in Harbour, all steamers except one of H.M's Frigate Man of War, all of them have come through the Suez Canal.
	www.greenhowards.org.uk /gh-diaries/waterhouse-diary-9.htm (5041 words)

	jigsaw4.htm
		At 6.30 the strange steamer hailed and asked "What steamer is that?" We replied, (in order to be certain who he was)-Her Majestys Steamer "Petrel!" "What steamer is that?" Two or three times were asked the question, until we heard "This is the United States Steamer _____________, not hearing the name.
		The first was the USS Hatteras, off the coast of Texas, and the second was the USS Kearsarge, the ship that sank the Alabama.
		As no doubt existed as to his character, we said at 6.35 that this was the "Confederate States Steamer 'Alabama'" accompanying the last syllable of our name with a shell fired over him.
	www.lib.ua.edu /libraries/hoole/teach/jigsaw4.htm (516 words)

	Plymouth Armada Heroes: Chapter 4
		Of the three ships the Desire alone returned, Candish, for want of hands, having early been obliged to sink his 40-ton bark ; while the Content was lost after putting ashore the crew of the Spanish admiral's ship, before setting her on fire at Puerto Seguro.
		Next morning, Sunday, the 21st July, the English ships, about one hundred in all, being to windward of the Spaniards, two leagues west of the Eddystone, the Lord Admiral ordered his pinnace, the Defiance* to advance, and declare war against the Spaniards by the discharge of all her guns.
		There was no one to whom "England in her hour of peril owed more, than to her Plymouth hero Sir John Hawkins."*** He alone had the whole control, responsibility, and anxiety of the outfit of every ship**-not only being at the head of the dockyards, but employed as the collector of the ships' companies.
	www.welbank.net /hawkins/pah/chap4.html (10500 words)

	MEDAL - LoveToKnow Article on MEDAL
		This award, notified by Admiralty Order, June 5, 1856, was granted to the officers and crews of Her Majestys ships, as well as to such officers and Men of Her Majestys Army as were employed in the operations in the Baltic in the years 1854 and 1855.
		It was to be granted to Her Majestys Imperial Forces, and to such of Her Majestys Colonial Forces, European or Native, as were regularly organized and disciplined as combatants, whether raised by the Colonial Government or by the General Officer Commanding.
		As the ship that conveyed a majority of the English medals was sunk, the remainder were issued indiscriminately, and a large number of the British received medals which were originally intended either for the French or Sardinians.i 20.
	78.1911encyclopedia.org /M/ME/MEDAL.htm (19392 words)

	Gordon Bauwens
		Launched in April 1953 by Her Majesty the Queen, Britannia was the most modern in a long line of Royal Yachts dating back to King Charles II's Mary, 1660.
		Known throughout most of her long and successful career as the 'Ship Beautiful', she was in a class of her own.
		Sea going manners were equally impeccable with her captain on the maiden voyage exclaiming, 'her steadiness and lack of vibration are phenomenal'.
	www.militaryartcompany.com /gordon_bauwens.htm (2863 words)

	Royal Canadian Navy: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic
		Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (Pl:hmcsher majestys canadian ship (hmcs) is the english designation of any canadian warship....)
		a policy of wearing the Canadian Red Ensign[follow this hyperlink for a summary of this topic] from the masthead (in addition to the Canadian Blue Ensign at the jack staff when appropriate and the White Ensign at the ensign staff) was established, Exception Handler: No article summary found.
		Canadian Forces Maritime Command (Canadian forces maritime command (marcom) is responsible for naval operations of the navy of the canadian...)
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /ref/royal_canadian_navy (5325 words)

	Her Majesty's Ship: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic
		His or Her Majesty's Ship (HMS) is the title (An identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g.
		HBMS for His or Her Britannic Majesty's Ship was also used.
		Submarines in Her Majesty's service have the prefix HM Submarine (sometimes abbreviated HMSm), Exception Handler: No article summary found.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /ref/her_majestys_ship (1167 words)

	www.queenmother.org - Queen Mother Book of Condolences
		Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother enriched our lives enormously and we are grateful for all that she has meant to us and to so many.
		Her strength, kindness, and unswerving love to her family and her country are an example for every woman, mother and royal.
		Her Majsty was a special person and that is the way we shall all remember her.
	www.queenmother.org /guestbook/april1-april5.html (12029 words)

	HMAS Stuart
		Hence we take pride serving in Her Majestys Australian Ship Stuart and will continue to keep the name alive.
		People believe that this name is just another name however Stuart draws her name from a proud and history filled country that is Scotland and clan that is Stuart.
		We as members of the ships company ally ourselves very closely to the name Stuart and in fact quite a few of us have strong Scottish backgrounds and bonds.
	www.electricscotland.com /australia/hmas_stuart.htm (178 words)

	Amazon.com: Her Majesty's Wizard: Books: Christopher Stasheff
		Her Majesty's Wizard is about a young historian.
		Just by looking at the cover, 'Her Majesty's Wizard' would appear to be just another fantasy adventure.
		Matt finds that through reciting poetry and literature, he can cast "spells" which help him and his new-found friends through some really tough spots as they seek to reclaim their kingdom from a wicked tyrant and his magic.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0345274563?v=glance (1976 words)

	Canadian Corporate News: MEDIA ADVISORY: National Defence-Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Toronto Visits Goderich.@ HighBeam Research
		The Commanding Officer and ship's company of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Toronto are pleased to announce that the ship and her crew will be visiting the City of Goderich from July 20th to 22nd.
		People visiting the ship are asked to bring photo ID and to please leave personal kit bags ashore.
		The ship has completed two tours of duty in the Persian Gulf Region as part of Canada's ongoing...
	highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:134045980&refid=ink_tptd_np (215 words)

	HMS Falcon: 17 August 1775--Samuel Graves to Philip Stephens
		Conceiving it therefore unsafe to the Command of his Majesty's Ship any longer with Captain Macartney I ordered the Kingsfisher to Virginia, and have sent Lieut.
		I ordered Captain [George] Montagu to place his Ship between Charles Town and Boston, but I shall send her to Halifax as soon as I can put another in her place.
		This S1oop is nearly ready for Sea and I intend to send her to relieve the Cruizer at North Carolina, and that both the Cruizer and Tamer shall forthwith come to Boston.
	www.shipbrook.com /falcon/documents/17750817a.html (863 words)

	Open Air Theatre - Book Open Air Theatre Tickets London Discount Theatre
		Aboard her Majestys Ship Pinafore, Josephine, the daughter of Captain Corcoran is in love with Ralph Rackstraw, an Able Seaman.
		Viola, separated from her twin brother in a shipwreck, disguises herself as a boy.
		Imogen, a passionate young princess, marries in secret against the wishes of her father, Cymbeline who wants her to marry his st...
	www.london-discount-theatre.com /theatre_43 (355 words)

	Electrical wire nearly doomed POW's rescue
		Lynch's head was bandaged and her arm was in a sling when the commandos found her.
		They carried her out on a stretcher and down a stairwell that had been mapped by an Iraqi lawyer who had tipped off the Marines.
		As Lynch's rescuers carried her off, another Iraqi showed the commandos a morgue with two bodies and a grave where they found nine more.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/886227/posts (3077 words)

	Contract
		This sales contract is made between _________________________________of Her Majestys Pomeranians.
		Party of the first part - termed the seller - and the party of the second part - termed the buyer whose name, address, telephone number and signature appear at the bottom of this contract and do hereby obligate the buyer and seller to the terms of this contract when signed by both parties.
		Buyer is also responsible for the costs associated with the vet check, shipping crate (where applicable) and shipping costs (where applicable).
	www.hermajestyspoms.com /contract.htm (490 words)

	I. R. T. (In Real Time)
		Fuelled by my brush with Her Majesty’s Royal Customs officers (who I hold no ill will against, they were only trying to do their job), on the train home I joined in on the drinking with gusto.
		It soon became obvious that it was not just her trying to be help full, but that she wanted things her way, and was not really ready to relinquish control.
		Now the daughter of the owner has come out and explains to her father that I can't possibly be the hooligins in question, because I'm far to short.
	in-real-time.blogspot.com (12268 words)

	It sucks being In Europe [Archive] - TalkBass Forums
		This fear of shipping overseas that people have is ridiculous.
		Basically, when you ship something overseas, the nation state at which you are shipping it to has rights to charge any taxes / duties on the goods it wants, so will commonly "impound" goods until those taxes / duties are paid.
		Most Americans are not used to shipping things that include duties, extra paperwork, and the fear of the stuff getting damaged due to the long shipping period.
	www.talkbass.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-156939.html (7119 words)

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