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Sea History No 102 Autumn 2002 Duyken under sail Battle of Midway
Sea History No 102 Autumn 2002
CONTENTS
8 The Battle of Midway: America's First Victory in a Fleet Action in World War II, by H. P. Willmott, PhDThe Battle of Midway in June 1942 marked the first decisive victory won by the American fleet over the Japanese and the last time Japan mounted a major naval offensive in the Pacific war they had launched six months earlier.
14 The World of the Dutch East India CompanyFour hundred years ago the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie overwhelmed competition in Europe to monopolize much of the valuable trade in spices, tea and textiles in the far reaches of the East Indies.
16 The Duyfken Replica, by Marianne Garvey; photos by Robert Garvey A splendid replica, recalling the early days of European exploration and commerce in the East Indies, is captured on film on a voyage of rediscovery.
22 MARINE ART: Mystic's Grand 23rd "Annual International Marine Art Exhibition"After nearly a quarter of a century, the premier marine art exhibit continues to draw the best in maritime art from well-established artists and fresh new entrants.
29 General Harrison: Portrait of a Gold Rush Storeship, by Allen G. Pastron, PhD, and Rebecca PerceyA remarkable remnant of the California Gold Rush emerged from under the streets of San Francisco last summer, reminding Californians of their vibrant maritime history.
32 Lateen Sail Through the Golden Gate, by Dr. Giovanni PanellaThe lateen rig, rarely seen in the United States, flourished in a community of Italian fishermen who brought their traditional boatbuilding skills to San Francisco.
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