The New navy list : and general record of the services of officers of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines (1856)
Allen, Joseph, 1810?-1864 · London : Parker, Furnivall, and Parker, Military Library, Whitehall · leaf 367
APPLICATION OF … Owing to the following peculiar properties of Gutta Percha, its value for numerous purposes in Shipping, &c., will be readily- perceived, viz. : — It is perfectly Waterproof. Is unaffected by Salt Water. Does NOT sink in Water. Uninjured by Acids, Alkalies, &c. Cannot be broken by being thrown…
Great Britain. Royal Navy · Great Britain. Royal Marines
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