Launch Digest
Object Detail
Object Name
book
Description
Thames Conservancy Launch Digest for the year 1963.
1963 edition with white, soft card covers. The Thames Conservancy crest is printed on the front cover together with the titles in black print. The cover has a colour photograph showing an unidentified river view. The booklet runs to 32 pages and includes a contents page.
The launch digest was a handbook for owners of launches (powered boats) on the River Thames. It was published annually and contained information on registration, navigation, specifications; as well as lists and details of useful information such as distances, telephone numbers, facilities etc.
One of a series of such digests dating from 1960 to 1990
1963 edition with white, soft card covers. The Thames Conservancy crest is printed on the front cover together with the titles in black print. The cover has a colour photograph showing an unidentified river view. The booklet runs to 32 pages and includes a contents page.
The launch digest was a handbook for owners of launches (powered boats) on the River Thames. It was published annually and contained information on registration, navigation, specifications; as well as lists and details of useful information such as distances, telephone numbers, facilities etc.
One of a series of such digests dating from 1960 to 1990
Accession No
2003.287.6
Collection
River Thames
Associated Person
Associated Date
1963
Associated Period
20th century
Date
1963