“Aside from its importance to many branches of science, a knowledge of the oceans has a practical value for mankind. The intelligent development of our fishing industries, the laying of oceanic cables, the proper construction of harbor-works, oceanic commerce and navigation, as well as long-range weather forecasting, are all dependent on an understanding of the ocean.” WellsLongValuesUnderstandingMankindDevelopmentIndustryOceanImportanceIntelligentPracticalsWeatherRangeBranchesDependentFishingExplorationConstructionCommerceCablesHarborsNavigationForecastingOcean Exploration Author:Paul J. H. Schoemaker
“Walking aft a few feet we stand at the steering gear of the ship. There is no cozy; wheel-house on the bridge for the quartermaster of a sailing ship! He must stand at the very stern, with an unobstructed view of the sails. When sailing "by the wind" his eye is glued to the weather-side of the uppermost sail; he keeps it drawing a trace of wind, but never lets it fill.” EyeHouseSidesViewsFeetWindWalkingOceanDrawingWeatherShipsBridgesHis EyesWheelsExplorationSailSailingGearsCozySteeringSailing ShipsOcean Exploration Author:Paul J. H. Schoemaker
