Memorials of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Guest, Montague and William B. Boulton [Ernest Shackleton]

Published by John Murray, London, 1902

About this Item

First edition of the standard history of the Royal Yacht Squadron and Solent yachting in the 19th century, with a complete list of member and their yachts. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, with 46 illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper, "To Sir Ernest Shackleton from Philip Hunloke, 1921." Major Sir Philip Hunloke GCVO was a British sailor and courtier. He served as a Groom in Waiting to King George V from 1911 to 1936 and also served in theÂBoer War and First World War. 1921 wasÂtheÂyear Shackleton was elected toÂthe Royal Yacht Squadron and embarked on his last Antarctic project, theÂQuest Expedition.ÂThe Quest carried a "silken ensign" which was given by Shackleton to theÂRoyalÂYacht Squadron, Cowes, IsleÂofÂWight, and which was used to wrapÂtheÂbodyÂof Shackleton when he died in South Georgia on 5 January 1922. From the library of Ernest Shackleton. In near fine condition. An exceptional association. The present volume contains the memorials of the Royal Yacht Squadron's members with an enquiry into the history of yachting and its development and a complete list of members with their yachts from the foundation of the club through 1902 from the official records.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Memorials of the Royal Yacht Squadron.
• Publisher: John Murray, London
• Publication Date: 1902
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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