Description: AMERICAN EXPORT LINES - INSTRUCTIONS TO SEA GOING PERSONNEL * Published circa 1924 by the Export Steamship Corporation, 25 Broadway, New York * The instruction book measures4-1/8" by 6-3/4" and contains 145 pages * The book has an introduction by Henry Herbermann, President, The Export Steamship Corporation * Chapters are: I. ORGANIZATION II. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS III. DUTIES OF MASTER IV. DUTIES OF CHIEF OFFICER V. DUTIES OF SECOND OFFICER VI. DUTIES OF THIRD OFFICER VII. MATE ON WATCH VIII. DUTIES OF CHIEF ENGINEER IX. DUTIES OF ENGINEER-ON-WATCH X. DUTIES OF CHIEF STEWARD XI. DUTIES OF THE RADIO OPERATOR XII. DUTIES OF THE PURSER XIII. FOREIGN AGENTS * Each chapter is followed by 2-4 blank MEMORANDA pages so employees could take notes if needed * Inside the back cover is a route map to Mediterranean Black Sea Ports from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore * Tucked inside the book was part of a newspaper with an advertisement for the American Export Lines Mediterranean Services of United States Mail Steamers (Limited Number of Passengers Carries) from New York to Malta, Alexandria, Jaffa, Haifa and Beirut * CONDITION: - The book is in good condition for it's 99 years and intended use. > the top inside corner of the gook's leather cover has some damage (see last pictures) but the text block isn't affected. > The leather cover has partially loosened from the mounting board it's on, but a little paste will secure it again - something we will leave up to the winning bidder > MEMORANDA pages 128, 129 have some steamship business related addresses written in and page 145 has the word Istanbul written at the top. * This book makes a great collectors item for those interested in ocean travel in the 1920's and some of the rules of the day. * Please look closely at our photos as they are part of our description. SHIPPING: * Buyer pays postage * This item can be picked up here in Coventry, CT at no charge. * Or it will be shipped within 1 business day after receipt of payment via Media or Ground Advantage Mail. * 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! We want our customers to be happy! If the item is not as described we will refund purchase price and postage if it is returned within 30 days of receipt and in the same condition. * Please contact us if you have any questions or would like additional photos
Price: 22.5 USD
Location: Coventry, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-10-28T14:21:07.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
