Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Walmer and Deal lifeboats — Over two thousand ships are believed to have been wrecked on the Goodwin Sands, and the masts of several wrecks are visible from the shore at low tide. Hence there have always been two lifeboats located at the joined towns of Deal and Walmer… … Wikipedia
PZ 87 The Rosebud — The Rosebud PZ 87 was the Newlyn based fishing boat that was at the centre of the attempt by Newlyn villagers to save their condemned properties in the 1930s. The Rosebud was built in Newlyn in 1919 and was a convert|50|ft|m long coastal lugger… … Wikipedia
Chasse-marée — In English, a chasse marée is a specific, archaic type of decked commercial sailing vessel. In French, un chasse marée was a wholesale fishmonger , originally on the Channel coast of France and later, on the Atlantic coast as well. He bought in… … Wikipedia
Walmer Lifeboat Station — Coordinates: 51°12′48.71″N 1°24′10.66″E / 51.2135306°N 1.4029611°E / 51.2135306; 1.4029611 … Wikipedia
Wrecking (shipwreck) — Wrecking is the practice of taking valuables from a shipwreck which has foundered near or close to shore. Wrecking is no longer economically significant; however, as recently as the 19th century in some parts of the world, it was the mainstay of… … Wikipedia
Guttenburg — The Guttenburg , a German brig of 170 tons met with hurricane force wind in thick fog and snow of the Goodwin sands, Ramsgate, which drove the brig onto the south sand head where it capsized during the storm. The Guttenburg had been carrying 14… … Wikipedia
François Thurot — (22 July 1727 at Nuits Saint Georges near Dijon in eastern France – 28 February 1760 off the Isle of Man) was a French privateer, merchant captain, smuggler and naval captain who terrorised British shipping in the early part of the Seven Years… … Wikipedia
Caddy — In golf, a caddy (or caddie) is the person who carries a player s bag, and gives insightful advice and moral support. A good caddy is aware of the challenges and obstacles of the golf course being played, along with the best strategy in playing… … Wikipedia
George Ernest Morrison — G. E. Morrison, in a 1902 portrait by Frederic Whiting. George Ernest Morrison (4 February 1862 – 30 May 1920), also known as Chinese Morrison, was an Australian adventurer and The Times Peking correspondent. Contents … Wikipedia
Santareno, Bernardo — ▪ Portuguese poet, dramatist, and physician pseudonym of António Martinho Do Rosário born Nov. 19, 1924, Santarém, Port. died Aug. 30, 1980, Lisbon poet and dramatist, considered one of Portugal s leading 20th century playwrights.… … Universalium
