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Steam Lifeboats

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THE Globe of Friday last contained a report of the proceedings of the Committee of the Steam Lifeship Fund, from which it would appear that the subject of the construction of a steam lifeship is seriously contemplated. As one who has for several years given great attention to this most desirable object, perhaps you will allow me to give the results of my labours.

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FELLOWES, J. Steam Lifeboats. Nature 4, 181–182 (1871). https://doi.org/10.1038/004181c0

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