A History of Ship Launches and Their Ceremonies
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A History of Ship Launches and Their Ceremonies

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eBook - ePub

A History of Ship Launches and Their Ceremonies

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"This is an interesting and informative book about a shipbuilding process that might be considered routine. Far from it. This fine book is full of centuries of launching methods, ceremonies, superstitions and mishaps." — PowerShips Throughout history, man has been performing rituals at the launch of a new ship to seek supernatural or divine protection for his ship and those who will sail in her. The form of the ritual varies according to local custom and religion: from the breaking of a coconut, to the release of doves, to the role of astrologers in choosing an auspicious day for the launch. But the sentiment that lies behind all launching ceremonies is fear. At the moment of launching a new ship a seafarer is alert to any sign that his ship is not sound. He is superstitious and seeks reassurance that his ship and those who will sail in her will be protected. The rites of blood sacrifice and libations performed by the ancient Babylonians and Greeks are well evidenced. The evolution of this practice into today's tradition of breaking a bottle of wine against the bow of a ship before launch, still symbolising sacrifice, is explored as well as the now widely practised custom of inviting ladies to name and launch new ships.

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Information

Publisher
Pen & Sword Transport
Year
2023
eBook ISBN
9781399049474
Topic
History
Subtopic
Ancient History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Disclaimer
  6. Contents
  7. Introduction
  8. List of Illustrations
  9. Chapter 1 A Ship is Born
  10. Chapter 2 A Ship’s Shortest Trip – Launching methods
  11. Chapter 3 The Superstition of Sailors
  12. Chapter 4 Things do not Always go to Plan
  13. Chapter 5 The Daphne Tragedy 1883
  14. Chapter 6 The Launch of Brunel’s Three Great Ships
  15. Chapter 7 Largest Liner Launched
  16. Chapter 8 ‘Ladies Who Launch’
  17. Chapter 9 Launches at Royal Dockyards
  18. Chapter 10 Religious Service at the Launch of Naval Ships
  19. Chapter 11 Royal Launching and Christening of Ships
  20. Chapter 12 Venice’s Unique Ring Ceremony
  21. Chapter 13 Different Traditions in Different Countries
  22. Chapter 14 Unusual Launches and Naming Ceremonies
  23. Chapter 15 Lifeboats and the Service of Dedication
  24. Chapter 16 Multiple Launches
  25. Chapter 17 Ship Launches and Politics
  26. Chapter 18 Launch Day Gifts and Launch Cards
  27. Chapter 19 Launch Miscellany
  28. Chapter 20 Some Conclusions
  29. Appendix I: Ships Launched/Named by HRH Princess Elizabeth/HM Queen Elizabeth II
  30. Appendix II: Religious Service at the Launch of Naval Ships
  31. Acknowledgements
  32. Glossary
  33. Select Bibliography
  34. The Author
  35. Notes
  36. Plates