My book concerning the history of
the auxilliary schooner M.V. Eilian, will be available for
sale from 14 August 2008, being the centenary of Eilian's launch.
I have now written a book
detailing the history of Eilian which
greatly adds to the information
in the other web pages on my website. Eilian’s story covers the period 1908 to
1957, in which period she made 1464 cargo voyages totalling 289,602
tons; amongst which were asbestos, bricks, cement, clay, coal, glass,
iron ore, stone and even tea. Her chief cargo was coal which made up 71%
of all her trade, followed by clay at 11% and other cargos at 18%. This
book gives an in depth study into one of the last of the sailing
schooners, plus a full transcript of the cargo books between 1914-1957
and covers the maritime career of her master Jack Newcombe; giving
useful examples of information available to the marine family historian.
The book is hardback casebound, 362 pages, 273x210 format (Letter), with
circa 324
illustrations, weighing 1.35kg (3Ib).
Below are some sample pages from my book
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Due to printing costs the book is produced for sale as a limited
edition of 250numbered copies in black
& white (greyscale) with a hardback
colour cover (ISBN
978-0-9559343-0-8), priced at £12 each
plus U.K. postage & packing £5 = £17 per copy
with all proceeds going to aid Braunton & District
Museum. The book will be available from the Braunton Museum shop from
the 14 August 2008 on the centenary of Eilian's launch.
I have attempted to 'future proof' the book and research by also
making it available as a compact disk (CD)
eBook (ISBN 978-0-9559343-2-2), which contains a pdf file of the colour
version of the book, cargo data spreadsheets and also a
selection photos & illustrations
used in the book, so that other marine and family historians can use and manipulate the
digital data for their own personal non-profit research. Priced at £9.99 each
plus U.K. postage & packing £2 = £11.99 and available through Braunton & District
Museum; telephone # (+0044)(+0)1271-816688. Website via:
www.devonmuseums.net
Please give the
following legible information to:
Braunton & District Museum, The Bakehouse Centre, Caen Street,
BRAUNTON, North Devon, EX33 2ED
Please forward me . . . . . copies of “An Account of the
Motor Vessel Eilian and her Master – Jack Newcombe”, ISBN978-0-9559343-0-8 (Black & White book) priced at £12 each plus UK postage &
packing £5 = £17 per copy. The book will be posted
out from
the 14 August 2008 onwards.
I enclose my remittance for a total of £
Cheque made
payable to: Braunton & District Museum.
Name:
Address:
Post
Code:
Telephone #:
Email Address:
The CD can be ordered through
'Braunton & District Museum' or by contacting me via my Feedback web
page; payment can be by cheque or PayPal.
Would you like to commission your own
marine painting?
If so then I recommend artist Robin
Brooks of Black Dog Studios near Crediton, Devon.
As an 8 year old in 1951 Robin remembers well the schooner
Eilian in Ilfracombe harbour and being lifted on board by
one of the crew to have a look around the deck; Eilian
contributed to his lifelong appreciation of marine heritage and
the sea.
Robin has developed his own unique approach to painting. To
those who love ships and the sea, Robin Brooks' paintings are
especially appealing. His search for authenticity and the spirit
of the ship or a moment in history is held in high regard and
through the publication of limited editions, his work has
reached a worldwide audience of appreciative collectors.
General
Enquiries-
Black Dog Studios,
West Emlett,
Black Dog,
Crediton,
Devonshire
EX17 4QB
United Kingdom
Our office hours are (U.K. time): Monday
- Friday 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
Clients value personal
contact and the best time to be assured of a
personal answer to your enquiry on 01884 861313 is
between 9.30 am and 5.30 pm UK time, Monday to
Saturday. Black Dog is a working Studio and if you
encounter the answer machine, please leave a
message. The answer machine is frequently checked
and calls returned as soon as possible.
You can contact Robin Brooks in the following
ways:
Tel: 01884 861313 or from outside the U.K.
00 44 (0)1884 861313
Fax: 01884 861384 or from outside the U.K. 00 44
(0)1884 861384
