When John Ericsson conceived his "impregnable battery" he had no idea that it would still be fighting battles a hundred years after his death. In the mid nineteenth century he struggled to have his concepts approved by distinguished industrialists mired in the past. But then came the War Between the States, and with war always come technological advancement and the adoption of previously unacceptable innovations. Word arrived in Washington that the South was building an ironclad ram that could destroy the Union fleet with single-handed impunity. Unwittingly... more
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This informative workbook authored by Gary Taylor, is designed to develop the knowledge and skill levels to safely dive to 130 fsw / ffw (39 msw / mfw). Dive planning, safe gas planning, equipment configuration, mental and physiological aspects of diving combined with dive technique and skill development are included to make this a unique publication for recreational divers.... more
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HMCS Cape Breton was launched in 1944 at the Burrard Dry-dock facility in North Vancouver, British Columbia as the HMS Flamborough Head. Flamborough Head was one of a series of ships intended to operate with the British Pacific Fleet in the war against Japan and for the re-colonization of Asian territories. While they were under construction, the Royal Navy was experiencing a severe manpower shortage. To this end, Sir Winston Churchill attempted to get Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King to provide Canadian crews. This offer was refused by the wartime Canadian leader for political reasons... more
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. . . intense footage! - Daryl Wong, Wong Spearguns - "Adrenaline pumping!" - Mark Laboccetta, OMER USA The open ocean offers little mercy to those who venture out beyond the sight of land. Underneath the surface holds yet another unforgiving realm where predators constantly compete for food and territory. Enter the spearfishermen . . . out of place in the underwater food chain, these divers turn the tide on what was once the hunter. Wielding heavy band-powered spearguns, this crew foregoes the bulky scuba tanks and dives head first into the depths after World Record fish. Follow Sasa Bratic... more
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Looking for a great package deal, the National Geographic Marlin 50 Snorkel/DivePackage consists of the following products: BLRMFE -Blue Reef Fisheye Clear Silicone Mask is a great looking super low volume clearsilicone mask. The mask uses anti-fog technology, has a great face seal and is easy to adjust. BLRSUD-Blue Reef Tiara 2 Flex Clear Silicone Snorkel is a streamline oval-shaped semi-dry with an easy purge self draining chamber, silicone flex-tube snorkel... more
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Looking for a great package deal, the National Geographic Marlin 50 Mini Packageconsists of the following products: BLRMFES -Blue Reef Fisheye Medium Silicone Mask is a great looking super low volume clear silicone mask. The mask uses anti-fog technology, has a great face seal specifically designed for women and youth's and is easy to adjust. BLRSUD-Blue Reef Tiara 2 Flex Clear Silicone Snorkel is a streamline oval-shaped semi-dry with an easy purge self draining chamber, silicone flex-tube snorkel... more
Tags: PCKDSNG3, National Geographic Marlin 50 Mini Pack
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