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Errata
Lester Rosenblatt 's educational background was incorrectl y reported in Sea History 65. He graduated with a Bachelor of Sc ience fro m the City College of New York, and a Bache lor of Science fro m the Uni versity of Michigan. He recentl y received an Honorary PhD from the Webb Institute. Historic, antique U.S. Coast Survey maps from the 1800s Most American seaports and coastal waters. Reprints, too. Unique framed, great as gifts. · _. $1 brings illustrated lists. Specify area. CHARTIFACTS , DSH, Box 8954 Richmond VA 23225. 804/272-7 120
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The names of three ocean liners in Ralph Freeman' s " Memories of the Liner Era" were incorrectl y spe ll ed : Carmarnia should be Carmania, Exochordia should by Exochorda, and Ascenia should be Ascania. The authur had thi s ri ght.
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