As John Fiske described in his 1890 treatise on the Origin of Civil Government in the United States:
The word "charter" originally meant simply a paper or written document, and it was often applied to deeds for the transfer of real estate. In contracts of such importance papers or parchment documents were drawn up and carefully preserved as irrefragable evidences of the transaction. And so, in quite significant phrase the towns zealously guarded their charters as the "title-deeds of their liberties."
After a while the word charter was applied in England to a particular document which specified certain important concessions forcibly wrung by the people from a most unwilling sovereign. This document was called Magna Carta, or the "Great Charter," signed at Runnymede, June 15, 1215, by John, king of England.
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Amarula - Catamaran for crewed rentals in East Africa and Oceanis. Details about the boat, the crew and the itineraries.
Around the World in 8080 Days - Mark Holroyd started his sailing trip around the world and his offers some parts of his trip to be chartered. Details about the irinerary, bookings and rates.
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404Austria Vienna Cat - Sailing tours between the Caribbean in winter and the Mediterranean in summer on a 40 ft catamaran taking up to 7 guests.
Barrington-Hall Yacht Charters - Luxury sail and power yacht charters in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Bahamas, Seychelles and Australia.
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Fenikia Yachting - Yacht for sale or charter all over the world for holidays, entertaining, or business. Includes boat details and prices.
In the Wild Adventures - Crewed yacht charters in the Caribbean and along the US Atlantic Coast. Speciality charters include diving, sailing schools, nude sailing and fishing.
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Nautical Holidays - A New York based luxury yacht broker arranging weddings, corporate events or vacation holidays for up to 600 guests in coastal USA, Caribbean or Greek waters.
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Poseidon Charters - Yacht rentals in Mediterranean and Caribbean. Fleet details, pricelists and areas.
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Yacht 'Colo' - Jean Claude, skipper - Crewed and comfortable 55 ft ketch will cruise to remote bays or historical places anywhere in Mediterranean or Caribbean Seas.
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Yacht 'Viking girl II' - 65 ft cutter sailboat with crew available for charter in the Eastern Mediterranean and Seychelles.
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Filmed at Ilkeston Charter Fair in England back in 2005. This is a video of David Cox's Maxwell 'flower pot' type Waltzer ...