The Hover-craft Story
Author | : Garry Hogg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 176 |
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ISBN | : 9789070099787 |
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Author | : Garry Hogg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 176 |
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ISBN | : 9789070099787 |
Author | : Ashley Hollebone |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2012-02-29 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0752485121 |
Motoring journalist Ashley Hollebone reveals for the first time the full story behind the hovercraft, a wonderful British invention that was created in a back shed from a rusty food tin and an old hair dryer – simple yet remarkable! Christopher Cockerell’s 1950s invention has found a multitude of uses across numerous arenas, from cross-Channel ferries and leisure cruising to racing at up to 80mph; it has modernised travel and has an impressive safety record, yet despite this little has been written about this, one of the most innovative modes of transport.This colourful book decisively redresses the balance and comprehensively reveals the history of the hovercraft, through photographs and diagrams, making it an invaluable addition to every enthusiast’s library.
Author | : Ashley Hollebone |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2012-08-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0752490516 |
The hovercraft was first created in 1959, when Sir Christopher Cockerell came up with a prototype that crossed the English Channel. The SRN1, the first ever hovercraft, is now proudly housed by the Science Museum and this very British invention enjoys an active role in many arenas, from travel, leisure cruising and racing to lifesaving and transporting goods.This detailed book delves into the history of the hovercraft, from the early days of its development through to the commercial and military applications of the craft. It looks into the exciting world of hovercraft leisure, cruising and racing from amateur to Formula 1, and also explores the important role the hovercraft plays in rescues whether on water or delivering aid around the word in places that helicopters can’t reach. Finally, it details the types of hovercraft in use today, and what the future holds. The hovercraft is more than a product of 1960s Britain: it is one that has pushed the boundaries of transport as we look into the future and we have the back-shed culture of Britain to thank for its invention.
Author | : Robin Paine |
Publisher | : Robin Paine |
Total Pages | : 716 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0956897819 |
This is the story of how private foreign enterprise in the form of Swedish Lloyd and Swedish America Line, who formed a British company called 'Hoverlloyd', galvanised the British Government in to supporting this new concept in transport through the formation of a British Rail subsidiary called 'Seaspeed'.
Author | : Garry Hogg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1970 |
Genre | : Ground-effect machines |
ISBN | : 9780200716253 |
Author | : T. F. Homans |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 30 |
Release | : 1961 |
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Total Pages | : 85 |
Release | : 1964 |
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Author | : Richard M. Jones |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 57 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1326584847 |
On 4th March 1972 a hovercraft capsized in stormy weather on a voyage from the Isle of Wight to Southsea. Five passengers were killed, but in a dramatic rescue operation involving air and sea units from miles around, the twenty-two others on board were rescued. This book tells the forgotten story of the capsizing of SRN6-012, the heroes who rose that day to save the survivors and the investigation that followed. Richard M. Jones has dedicated his life to researching disasters of historical significance that have been forgotten and has placed five memorials to such events around the UK. This is his fifth book.
Author | : Ashley Hollebone |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2012-08-01 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0752490516 |
The hovercraft was first created in 1959, when Sir Christopher Cockerell came up with a prototype that crossed the English Channel. The SRN1, the first ever hovercraft, is now proudly housed by the Science Museum and this very British invention enjoys an active role in many arenas, from travel, leisure cruising and racing to lifesaving and transporting goods. This detailed book delves into the history of the hovercraft, from the early days of its development through to the commercial and military applications of the craft. It looks into the exciting world of hovercraft leisure, cruising and racing from amateur to Formula 1, and also explores the important role the hovercraft plays in rescues whether on water or delivering aid around the word in places that helicopters can't reach. Finally, it details the types of hovercraft in use today, and what the future holds. The hovercraft is more than a product of 1960s Britain: it is one that has pushed the boundaries of transport as we look into the future and we have the back-shed culture of Britain to thank for its invention.
Author | : Arthur Ord-Hume |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2016-05 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781840337389 |