Naval Historical Archives Of Portugal Essay - 2124 Words

Naval Historical Archives To follow up the Brazilian part of the ship’s story the author contacted the Naval Historical Archives in Portugal (Biblioteca Central da Marinha Arquivo Histà ³rico, Lisboa) and received a mail dated 25/05/2016 from Ms. Isabel Beato, the librarian. She generously provided a transcript from purchase documents dated 08/05/1869 (Fundo/Nà ºcleo 10 – Departamento Marà ­timo do Centro e Capitania do Porto de Lisboa, n º 1078), which basically state the following: ... O vendedor foi George Mitchell, Capità £o da Galera Americana denominada ‘North American’, de Nova York, a compradora foi D. Mariana Rita Bravo, †¦ foi vendida pela quantia de cinco contos cento e dez mil reis, a Galera comprada passarà ¡ a chamar-se ‘Marianna Sexta’ ... e se achou ter de comprimento cinquenta e sete metros e cinquenta centà ­metros, largura dez metros e quarenta centà ­metros, e altura oito metros e cinquenta e cinco centà ­metros, o que produz mil e quinhentos e setenta e oito metros e cinquenta e cinco milà ­metros de cà ºbicos de capacidade, com beque borda falsa, popa aberta e convà ©s lavado †¦ ‘North American’, arrematada em leilà £o ... para reconstruir. Another document describes the ship under the name of Marianna VI as of 28/07/1869 (Fundo/Nà ºcleo 10 – Departamento Marà ­timo do Centro e Capitania do Porto de Lisboa, 2206). The sources were significant for the general description of the Marianna VI and its dimensions. It was puzzling that the name North American (instead of NorthShow MoreRelatedThe General Act of the Berlin Conference on West Africa2361 Words   |  10 Pagesthe ability nor the intention to function as cooperative team players in a variant of Concert diplomacy. These years were characterized by the creation and extension of fixed rival alliance systems and by the conduct of competitions in both land and naval armaments . Having this periodization in mind, and also the great level of hostility that had became endemic in European relations for the past centuries, it is possible to ask how is it that the great European powers managed to complete the enterpriseRead MoreThe Philippine Architecture: Spanish Colonial Period18287 Words   |  74 PagesDomestic Architecture which caused the evolution from bahay kubo to bahay na bato into the idea of Arquitecture Mestiza; and lastly, Civil Architecture which involves structures needed in running the city. Spanish Colonial Intent in Relation to Historical Events in Europe As most of the people know, the Spaniards’ goal was to conquer places or islands with rich in natural resources to add up to their territory and wealth. Expansion of territory can lead to more power and much money. Having superiorityRead MoreOne Significant Change That Has Occurred in the World Between 1900 and 2005. Explain the Impact This Change Has Made on Our Lives and Why It Is an Important Change.163893 Words   |  656 PagesThe Making and Meaning of the New York City Landscape Gerda Lerner, Fireweed: A Political Autobiography Allida M. Black, ed., Modern American Queer History Eric Sandweiss, St. Louis: The Evolution of an American Urban Landscape Sam Wineburg, Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts: Charting the Future of Teaching the Past Sharon Hartman Strom, Political Woman: Florence Luscomb and the Legacy of Radical Reform Michael Adas, ed., Agricultural and Pastoral Societies in Ancient and ClassicalRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 Pageseffective.11 This research offers important insights. Successful managers give almost the opposite emphases to traditional management, communication, human resource management, and networking as do effective managers. This finding challenges the historical assumption that promotions are based on performance, and it illustrates the importance of networking and political skills in getting ahead in organizations. A Review of the Manager’s Job One common thread runs through the functions, roles, skillsRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesEmpowering and Delegating Effective Empowerment and Delegation 440 Personal Empowerment Assessment 441 SKILL LEARNING 443 Empowering and Delegating 443 A Management Dilemma Involving Empowerment The Dirty Dozen 444 The Meaning of Empowerment 445 Historical Roots of Empowerment 446 Dimensions of Empowerment 447 Self-Efficacy 447 Self-Determination 448 Personal Consequence 449 Meaning 449 Trust 450 Review of Empowerment Dimensions 451 How to Develop Empowerment 451 Articulating a Clear Vision and Goals