IMIS

Publications | Institutes | Persons | Datasets | Projects | Maps
[ report an error in this record ]basket (0): add | show Print this page

Ships' cats in war and peace
Lewis, V. (2004). Ships' cats in war and peace. Nauticalia: Shepperton. ISBN 0-953-04581-1. 199 pp.

Available in  Author 
  • VLIZ: Personal and Institutional Histories PER.36 [104723]
  • VLIZ: Personal and Institutional Histories [104980]

Keyword
    Marine/Coastal

Author  Top 
  • Lewis, V.

Abstract
    Of all the domesticated animals, cats seem to cause the strongest feelings of admiration or aversion. However, anyone who likes, or even tolerates them, will enjoy this book. 91 Seagoing felines, some of named breeds and others just "moggies" or alley cats, demonstrate their self-reliance and adaptability to life afloat, along with the valuable work of roden control in ships. In smaller craft, the affectionate companionship of a pet has been important to singlehanded sailors. Perhaps the most celebrated ship's cat was Able Seaman Simon of HMS Amethyst - he was awarded the Dickin Medal (the animals' VC) for killing vermin in the ship's stores.

All data in the Integrated Marine Information System (IMIS) is subject to the VLIZ privacy policy Top | Author