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Re: lifeboat navigation
From: Robert Eno
Date: 2002 Oct 24, 23:05 -0400
From: Robert Eno
Date: 2002 Oct 24, 23:05 -0400
I have the exact same book Dan; including all of the maps, tapes etc. A small leaflet which advertises, in bold red lettering, a condensed waterpoofed edition of the Raft Book, was included with my copy. Only $2.00! It is a wonderful little book just packed with useful information. Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan AllenTo: Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 10:46 PM Subject: Re: lifeboat navigation > On Thursday, October 24, 2002, at 06:11 PM, Robert Eno wrote: > > > The Raft Book - Harold Gatty (very likely out of print) > > I bought a used copy earlier this year. It comes in a nice > little box with maps, charts, tables, and a measuring paper > tape to serve as a makeshift sextant. A 1943 version like > mine runs $75-$100 for one with all of these little extras. > > It cost $3.25 back then. > > Dan >