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YACHT [57 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2022-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 3 2022-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

[A] ship howsoever propelled which is exclusively used for pleasure cruises and does not carry any passengers on a commercial basis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

yacht ornament: an item in the "Water Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

ornement de yacht : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport maritime» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport».

Spanish

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Record 5 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

yacht: an item in the "Water Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

yacht : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport maritime» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport».

Spanish

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Record 6 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

yacht tender: an item in the "Water Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

annexe de yacht : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport maritime» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport».

Spanish

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Record 7 2015-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A sailboat or powerboat used for pleasure.

OBS

In modern use, the term [yacht] designates rather different classes of watercraft, sailing and power boats. Yachts are different from working ships mainly by their leisure purpose ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Navire de plaisance à voiles ou à moteur.

Spanish

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Record 8 2014-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Key term(s)
  • International Yachting Racing Union

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

Le nom de cette fédération n'est pas traduit. Cependant, dans le lexique anglais/français des sports olympiques d'été de l'INSEP [Institut national du sport et de l'éducation physique] on retrouve l'équivalent français «Union Internationale de Régates à Voile».

OBS

Organisme non traduit officiellement, mais qui a déjà utilisé l'expression «Fédération Internationale de Voile» comme traduction lors de jeux de Marseille 2002.

Key term(s)
  • Union internationale de courses de yacht

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Vela y navegación de placer
OBS

La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la sigla inglesa ISAF corresponde a la Federación Internacional de Vela.

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Record 9 2013-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Water Transport
DEF

Steel frame equipped with sails and runners which is capable of travelling over sheet ice at tremendous speeds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Transport par eau

Spanish

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Record 10 2012-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A boat driven by sails.

CONT

In modern use, the term [yacht] designates rather different classes of watercraft, sailing and power boats. ... Sailing yachts can range in overall length (Length Over All-LOA) from about 6 metres (20 ft) to well over 30 metres (98 ft) ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Bateau de sport ou de plaisance, qui avance à la voile.

Key term(s)
  • yacht à voiles

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de barcos
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 11 2012-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 12 2012-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
CONT

There are many kinds of sailing competition involving different classes of boats, on every ocean, and under all weather conditions.

CONT

There are 3 general categories of sailing competition: regattas on Olympic-type courses, ocean races, and match, or head-to-head, races. Although the boats and courses differ, the objective is the same in all races: to finish ahead of the competition. Races are open to men and women except for certain specific categories in the Olympics.

OBS

In the early 20th century the exploits of navigators ... kept the popularity of sailing alive. Today, sailing is both a recreational activity and a high level sport; it has been an Olympic event since 1896. Competitions are run and governed by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
CONT

Les compétitions de voile sont variées, regroupent plusieurs classes d'embarcation et ont lieu sur toutes les mers, quelles que soient les conditions météorologiques.

CONT

Il existe trois grandes catégories de compétition en voile : les régates sur parcours de type olympique, les courses océaniques et les [...] épreuves à un contre un. Même si les embarcations et les parcours diffèrent, l'objectif demeure le même dans toutes les courses : terminer premier devant l'adversaire. Les compétitions s'adressent aux hommes et aux femmes sauf certaines catégories particulières aux J.O. [Jeux olympiques].

OBS

Au début du XIXe siècle, la voile est détrônée par la vapeur. Toutefois, des navigateurs [...] contribuent par leurs exploits à en restaurer la popularité et elle est aujourd'hui à la fois une activité récréative et un sport de haut niveau, présent aux J.O. depuis 1896. Les compétitions sont établies et régies par l'International Sailing Federation (ISAF).

Spanish

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Record 13 2005-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
CONT

Consult principal control centres of the Canadian Coast Guard and yachting clubs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

[...] établissement réservé aux adeptes de la navigation de plaisance, et notamment aux amateurs de voile.

CONT

Consulter les principaux centres de contrôle de la Garde côtière canadienne et les clubs de navigation de plaisance.

Spanish

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Record 14 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

The Britannia Yacht Club is located in the West end of Ottawa, at the head of the Deschenes Rapids. Incorporated in 1887, BYC is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 15 2002-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

Any heavy, strongly made woven canvas of cotton, linen, jute, polyester, nylon, aramid, etc., used for sails.

OBS

Laminated fabrics are also finding use in this market.

Key term(s)
  • sail-cloth
  • sail cloth

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Canevas lourd, tissé, solide, fait en coton, lin, jute, polyester, nylon, aramide, etc., utilisé pour les voiles [de bateau].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
  • Nomenclatura de los tejidos
DEF

Tela fuerte que sirve para hacer velas, toldos, etc.

Key term(s)
  • lona para velas
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Record 16 2002-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Various Sports (General)
DEF

A wind-driven vehicle with a mast and sails, having three wheels, a single seat, and a steering wheel, used especially on beaches and other sandy areas.

OBS

land yacht: Also called "sand yacht".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
  • Sports divers (Généralités)
DEF

véhicule de sport sur roues ou patins à glace, qui avance à la voile (sur le sable, la glace).

CONT

Mettez un char à voile dans votre voiture. [...] Il fonctionne avec un gréement aussi bien de planche à voile que de char à voile. Son châssis, en acier traité et peint par poudrage époxy, se compose de deux parties, le timon et l'essieu arrière, démontables grâce à deux molettes. Sa conception en fait un engin utilisable sur tout type de surface de roulage (sable, herbe, surface en dur).

Spanish

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Record 17 2001-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

Rules/refereeing.

OBS

Sailing term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

Terme de voile.

OBS

Règlement/arbitrage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 18 2001-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

Rules/refereeing.

OBS

Sailing term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

Terme de voile.

OBS

Règlement/arbitrage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
OBS

Término de vela.

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Record 19 2001-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

Rules/refereeing.

OBS

Sailing term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

Terme de voile.

OBS

Règlement/arbitrage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 20 2001-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

Rules/refereeing.

OBS

Sailing term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

Terme de voile.

OBS

Règlement/arbitrage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
OBS

Término de vela.

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Record 21 2001-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 22 2001-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 23 2001-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 24 2000-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

right-of-way yacht: sailing term.

Key term(s)
  • right of way yacht

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

yacht prioritaire : terme de voile.

Spanish

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Record 25 2000-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

Rules/refereeing.

OBS

Sailing term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

Terme de voile.

OBS

Règlement/arbitrage.

Spanish

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Record 26 2000-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

Facilities/equipment.

OBS

Sailing term.

Key term(s)
  • tune up yacht

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

Terme de voile.

OBS

Installations/matériel.

Spanish

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Record 27 1999-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
  • Tourism (General)
Key term(s)
  • Shediac Bay Yacht Racing Week

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
  • Tourisme (Généralités)
OBS

Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Spanish

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Record 28 1998-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

Information confirmed by the organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
OBS

Information confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 29 1997-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
OBS

Standard number: 22.7a, 1993

French

Domaine(s)
  • Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
OBS

Numéro de norme : 22.7a, 1993

Spanish

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Record 30 1997-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regulations (Water Transport)
OBS

first mate, limited certificate for a pleasure yacht that is more than 20 metres: From the federal certification project (Marine Certification Regulations Section 28) to become effective after 1996.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réglementation (Transport par eau)
OBS

brevet de premier officier de pont avec restrictions pour un yacht de plaisance de plus de 20 mètres de longueur : Extrait du projet de règlement fédéral (Règlement sur la délivrance des brevets et des certificats - Marine Article 28) qui entrera en vigueur après 1996.

Spanish

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Record 31 1993-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux

Spanish

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Record 32 1991-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 33 1988-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

Cape Breton Development Corporation, 9th annual report, p. C5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 34 1987-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)

Spanish

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Record 35 1985-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Works of Art
OBS

Royal Victoria Yacht Club Regatta, 22 July 1852, Isle of Wight. Tableau de John O'Brien.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres d'œuvres d'art
OBS

Régate du Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 22 juillet 1852, île de Wight.

Spanish

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Record 36 1984-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Works of Art
OBS

(tableau de John O'Brien)

Key term(s)
  • Halifax Yacht Club Regatta, with Receiving Ship, Pyramus

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres d'œuvres d'art
Key term(s)
  • Les Régates du Halifax Yacht Club et le bâtiment - caserne Pyramus

Spanish

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Record 37 1984-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Works of Art
OBS

(tableau de John O'Brien).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres d'œuvres d'art

Spanish

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Record 38 1984-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Works of Art
OBS

(tableau de John O'Brien).

Key term(s)
  • Yacht Race

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres d'œuvres d'art
Key term(s)
  • Course de yachts

Spanish

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Record 39 1983-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

Yacht belonging to the International 12-m. class, asèi raced in America's Cup competition.

Key term(s)
  • twelve meter yacht
  • twelve metre yacht

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
CONT

(...) "France 3", considéré, à l'époque, comme un excellent 12 mètres, jauge internationale.

Key term(s)
  • douze mètres

Spanish

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Record 40 1982-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
OBS

Ex.: Royal Yacht Britannia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux

Spanish

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Record 41 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 42 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 43 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 44 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 45 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 46 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 47 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 48 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 49 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 50 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 51 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 52 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 53 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 54 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 55 1982-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance

Spanish

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Record 56 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Studies

French

Domaine(s)
  • Urbanisme

Spanish

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Record 57 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par eau

Spanish

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