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New York Weekly
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v. 33 no. 48
— page 8 |
| Subjects / Tags: |
Oil Sea |
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New York Weekly, v. XXXIII, no. 48, October 14, 1878 (Issue) |
| Date: |
October 14, 1878 |
| Edition Description: |
From Chambers' Journal |
| First Sentence: |
Although the effects of pouring oil upon the troubled waters scarcely enters into the mind of man beyond a figurative sentiment, there are a few modern instances of its wonderful power at sea in cases of impending shipwreck. |
| Last Sentence: |
What could be more applicable for initial experiments than a trial of life-boats, &c., going out in rough weather to stranded or wrecked vessels. |
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