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  • Mariners' Memorabilia Volume 3

    Bernard McCall Mariners' Memorabilia Volume 3

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    £11.40

  • Diesel Companion

    Fernhurst Books Limited Diesel Companion

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    Book SynopsisA compact, handy, on-the-water reference guide containing all the essential information about keeping your marine diesel engine running for when you need it most: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers the parts of the engine and has checklists for monthly, weekly and daily checks. It outlines what to do if the engine won’t start, or stop, if it overheats or there are problems with the fuel system. It tells you about servicing, the electrics and winterisation. Splash-proof and spiral bound – allowing you to lay it out flat beside your engine – this little book stands up to frequent use and will be a valued companion when the engine doesn’t behave.Table of ContentsParts of the Engine; Checklists; Engine Won’t Start; Engine Won’t Stop; Cooling; Overheating; Fuel System; Servicing Fuel System; Lubrication; Electrics; Winterisation; Battery.

    1 in stock

    £7.99

  • Two Points East: A View of Maritime Norfolk

    Red Herring Publishing Two Points East: A View of Maritime Norfolk

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    £14.85

  • Sailboats

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sailboats

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    Book SynopsisOver 75 striking black-and-white prints of classic sailboats in action from world-renowned photographer Michael Kahn.

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    £23.79

  • A Natural History of Lighthouses

    Whittles Publishing A Natural History of Lighthouses

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    Book SynopsisThis is the story of lightkeepers’ contributions to the natural history of lighthouses in conjunction with the history and maintenance of the manned navigation beacons – their primary function of course – ‘for the safety of all’. Since keepers were first engaged to maintain lighthouses around our coast they have encountered wildlife, and in some cases developed a keen interest and expertise on the subject. Towards the end of the nineteenth century keepers were encouraged to submit annual returns of bird movements enabling reports on bird migration and several authoritative books to be compiled. As a result, ornithologists began to recognise how many lighthouses were well-placed to establish bird observatories – a few were in redundant lighthouses, often on offshore islands. However, lightkeepers also recognised that in certain weather conditions and during migration times, flocks of birds were attracted to the beam, resulting in many fatalities. While the problem is now better understood and considerably reduced, the automation of all British lighthouses has resulted in there no longer being lighthouse keepers to monitor the situation and report bird, sea mammal, insect and bat movements. The Natural History of Lighthouses highlights the contribution made by lighthouse keepers over the last century or two to the study of natural history, and ornithology in particular. Much of this is discussed in the words of the keepers themselves, set in the context of lighthouse history. Scotland has an especially rich lighthouse tradition, mainly due to a dynasty of Stevenson engineers covering over a century, all of whom also had a profound understanding of weather and geology – and indeed natural history – so important in the placing of their lighthouses. Several redundant lighthouse buildings still function as bird observatories as well as wildlife viewpoints and study centres, museums, hotels, restaurants and private homes. The lanterns themselves are still maintained in this digital and satellite age, monitored remotely from a strategic control centre.Trade Review'...a collection of great stories about the life of the keepers, as well as references to the work of lightships and their crew. ...there are plenty of marvellous stories here. This well-produced book also contains some terrific photography.' Nautilus Telgraph

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    £22.46

  • Travelling Art

    The History Press Ltd Travelling Art

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    Book SynopsisThe hey-day of the British gypsy caravan was short, only about 70 years, during which period it grew from a simple utility vehicle, blossomed and flourished as a mobile work of art, then disappeared from common sight. These caravans were masterpieces of woodcraft and design, and the best of them cost as much as a small house. Unlike any small house, almost half the cost was in the decoration. This beautifully illustrated book presents the different types of caravan and the great variety of art which was carved and painted upon them and their brothers-in-transport, the old narrowboats. While there were certain rules and conventions of style, the decoration on and in all the types was ultimately governed only by how much money could be spent. The caravan in particular was the supreme status symbol among travelling people and its art the prime means for expressing where one stood in the world.

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    £17.00

  • Flying Boats

    The History Press Ltd Flying Boats

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    Book SynopsisChronicling a glamorous era in air travel, when journeys took days and were things to be savoured

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    £16.19

  • Grand Union Oxford and the South East 1

    HarperCollins Publishers Grand Union Oxford and the South East 1

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    Book SynopsisThe bestselling guides to Britain's canals and rivers for more than 50 years.For all users of Britain's inland waterways. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways between London and Birmingham.Waterways covered in this guide Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, Grand Union Canal, Lee & Stort Navigations, River Medway, Oxford Canal, River Thames.Guide includes; Detailed Collins mapping at a scale of 2 inches = 1 mile, 3 cm = 1 km. Descriptive text and accompanying images Comprehensive navigational notes Information about points of interest along the waterways, e.g. local landmarks, pubs, water points, etc.Published for more than 50 years, the best-selling Collins Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain's canals and rivers. They are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain's inland waterways from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclistsTrade Review"few serious boaters will venture out without a Nicholson's Guide. There is a wealth of information that even the most experienced cannot hope to keep abreast of, and the guides are welcome valuable for cyclists and walkers too."The Inland Waterways Association.

    2 in stock

    £15.29

  • Nottingham York and the North East 6

    HarperCollins Publishers Nottingham York and the North East 6

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    £15.29

  • FranceNorway

    WW Norton & Co FranceNorway

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    Book SynopsisThe dean of ocean-liner historians brings to life one of the last transatlantic liners: the legendary France, later renamed Norway.

    1 in stock

    £53.99

  • Folk Tales from the Canal Side

    The History Press Ltd Folk Tales from the Canal Side

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisStories that celebrate the real people that lived and worked on Britain's canalsTrade Review"Ian's first book was altogether a very enjoyable read, and one which caused me to frequently laugh out loud. I must say I read the entire book in one sitting. I highly recommend it!" -- Linda Hollington, Editor

    2 in stock

    £10.80

  • Illustrated Mauretania 1907

    The History Press Ltd Illustrated Mauretania 1907

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    Book SynopsisIllustrated history reveals the many experiences of Mauretania (1907) across an illustrious career

    2 in stock

    £21.25

  • The Anatomy of Canals Vol 3 Decline  Renewal

    The History Press Ltd The Anatomy of Canals Vol 3 Decline Renewal

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    Book SynopsisCompetition from rail and later road forced many canals into closure, and a large section of the old system seemed doomed to crumble away into terminal decay. Then came a new industry: the canal leisure industry, and with it the birth of the restoration movement. This final volume in the Anatomy of Canals series looks at what has been achieved and how the new compares with the old. Cities such as Brimingham have now been won over and have made the old canals part of a lively rejuvenation programme, while a new generation of engineers has produced such marvels as the Falkirk Wheel.

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    £24.00

  • Scottish Fishing Boats

    The History Press Ltd Scottish Fishing Boats

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    Book SynopsisA companion to his successful first book, James Pottinger's new volume Scottish Fishing Boats: A New Look looks farther afield, and covers the fishing history of the areas of north-east Scotland, the west coast and Shetland. Topics covered include miscellaneous types from today and the past, pursers, smaller craft, visiting boats and boats which were lost to sea or have been scrapped. A number of older boats are included to illustrate shapes and designs, which are often held to retain a measure of character and individuality, perhaps not as prevalent today. Touching on some of the changes in boat types and fishing methods, as well as changes and developments in design and catching methods, this second selection of images brings the story of Scotland's fishing boats up to date.

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    £15.29

  • The River Welland Shipping and Mariners of

    The History Press Ltd The River Welland Shipping and Mariners of

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    Book SynopsisIn its heyday Spalding was a busy commercial port, with a shipping industry that affected a large majority of the local population.

    1 in stock

    £15.29

  • Engines of Rebellion

    The University of Alabama Press Engines of Rebellion

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    Book SynopsisA challenge to the prevailing idea that Confederate ironclads were inherently defective. The development of steam propulsion machinery in warships during the nineteenth century, in conjunction with iron armor and shell guns, resulted in a technological revolution in the world's navies. Warships utilizing all of these technologies were built in France and Great Britain in the 1850s, but it was during the American Civil War that large numbers of ironclads powered solely by steam proved themselves to be quite capable warships. Historians have given little attention to the engineering of Confederate ironclads, although the Confederacy was often quite creative in building and obtaining marine power plants. Engines of Rebellion: Confederate Ironclads and Steam Engineering in the American Civil War focuses exclusively on ships with American built machinery, offering a detailed look at marine steam-engineering practices in both northern and southern industry prior to and during the Civil WTrade ReviewEngines of Rebellion is unquestionably a contribution to our knowledge of Confederate naval vessels, particularly their machinery."" - William N. Still Jr., author of Crisis at Sea: The United States Navy in European Waters in World War I and coauthor of Raiders and Blockaders: The American Civil War Afloat""Provides an important look at the issues that the Confederate Navy dealt with, both in acquiring the machinery, but also the issues concerning the operation of the machinery. This book is thoroughly researched, insightful, and well written."" - Robert M. Browning Jr., author of Lincoln's Trident: The West Gulf Blockading Squadron during the Civil War and Success Is All that Was Expected: The South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War

    1 in stock

    £44.20

  • Fowey Lifeboats 150 Years of Gallantry

    Foxglove Publishing Ltd Fowey Lifeboats 150 Years of Gallantry

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    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • Lighthouses of England The South West

    Foxglove Publishing Ltd Lighthouses of England The South West

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Early Ships and Seafaring

    Pen & Sword Books Ltd Early Ships and Seafaring

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    Book SynopsisAimed at anyone with an interest in the building and uses of ancient and medieval boats.

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    £14.39

  • Artemis

    Amberley Publishing Artemis

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    Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated and detailed account of this much-loved vessel.

    1 in stock

    £16.99

  • Amberley Publishing The Ships of Scapa Flow

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA new look at the naval base at Scapa Flow, Orkney, and the ships that have used it and still remain today.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Dunkirk Little Ships

    Amberley Publishing Dunkirk Little Ships

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    Book SynopsisThe story of how 700 small privatelyâowned vessels helped to save 338,226 British and French soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Holland America Liners 19502015

    Amberley Publishing Holland America Liners 19502015

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    Book SynopsisAn illustrated history of the Holland America Line and its postwar fleet.

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Narrow Boats

    Amberley Publishing Narrow Boats

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe narrowboats built for transporting cargo on Britainâs canals are one of the great symbols of Britain. This highly illustrated book explores their history and development, and what it was like to crew a working vessel.

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Sealink British Ferries

    Amberley Publishing Sealink British Ferries

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated look at this much-missed company. Ian Collard tells the fascinating story of this unique shipping company.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • The One Ship Fleet: USS Boise—WWII Naval Legend,

    Casemate Publishers The One Ship Fleet: USS Boise—WWII Naval Legend,

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    Book SynopsisThe Brooklyn-class light cruiser USS Boise (CL-47) was one of the most famous US combat ships of World War II, already internationally renowned following her participation in the naval battles in the Solomons in 1942. After repairs and modifications, in 1943 the Boise was sent to the Mediterranean theatre, there to participate in the invasions of Sicily, Taranto, and Salerno, and enhancing her fame by destroying enemy tanks during armoured counterattacks in both Sicily and Salerno.From the Mediterranean, Boise was sent to the Southwest Pacific theatre to join the US 7th Fleet for the campaign in New Guinea in 1943–44 and then the invasion of the Philippines. She fought in the battle of Leyte Gulf, notably in the night engagement in the Surigao Strait, where battleships faced off against each other for the last time in maritime history. Boise was credited with helping to sink a Japanese battleship. She also fought off the suicide planes known as kamikazes at Leyte and later at Lingayen Gulf during the invasion of Luzon. MacArthur used her as his flagship for the Luzon attack, thereby adding to her already considerable fame, then after helping retake Corregidor and other islands in the Philippines, Boise carried the general on a triumphant tour of the islands. This tour was interrupted for the invasion of Borneo, but completed when the beach was secured. After MacArthur left the ship in June 1945, she returned to the US for overhaul which was just complete as the war ended, by which time she had been awarded 11 battle stars, more than any other light cruiser in her class.This full account of USS Boise’s war not only gives us an insight into how one ship navigated a global conflict, but also an insight into the experiences of the men who served on her, and a new perspective on the naval campaigns of the war.Table of ContentsPart I: A Sea Story: A Georgia “cracker” meets the USS Boise 1. Prologue. 2. The USS Boise, 1938–1942 Part II: Through the Gates of Hercules: The Mediterranean Theater 1943 3. Operation Husky: The Invasion of Sicily 4. Operation Avalanche: The Invasion of Salerno Part III: With MacArthur’s Navy in the Southwest Pacific, 1943–45 5. Playing Leapfrog with the Japanese in New Guinea, 1943–44 6. Return to the Philippines: The Battle of Leyte Gulf 7. Kamikaze: The Divine Wind sweeps across the Philippines 8. The Invasion of Luzon: The Battle of Lingayen Gulf, January 1945 9. The Battle of Corregidor and Manila Part IV: Wrapping it Up in the Southwest Pacific 10. Wrapping it Up: Mindanao, Borneo, and California, March–June 1945 11. Farewell to a Navy Legend Appendices Glossary & Acronyms Photographs Sources: Documents and Bibliography

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    £27.96

  • Chasing the Dawn: Travelling the World with P&O

    Fonthill Media Ltd Chasing the Dawn: Travelling the World with P&O

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    Book SynopsisThere is still some romance attached to the idea of sea travel; cruising the world's oceans in luxury and comfort; sailing to far-flung destinations as the first explorers did hundreds of years ago. Some cities are seen at their best by an arrival by water, gradually revealing themselves as the ship sails ever closer-Malta, Sydney and San Francisco to name a few. The Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. and, today P&O Cruises, have been taking passengers all over the world since 1837. Join the author on a world cruise in P&O Cruises' 180th celebration year. Find out how world travel has changed, and, in some cases, has not. Using extracts from old diaries, guide books and accounts, the writer compares cruising today with yesteryear. Get a captain's view of this special voyage; discover what goes into making it a unique experience; how they prepare over 7,500 meals every day. The author was commissioned to assist in planning the itinerary and special excursions, visiting ports that were instrumental in the growth of P&O and still welcome their ships today. Discover amazing countries, cultures, and sights on a journey that circumnavigates the world. A blend of travelogue and history.Table of ContentsForeword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 The Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company; 2 Preparations; 3 Southampton to Dubai; 4 Dubai to Singapore; 5 Singapore to Sydney; 6 Sydney to San Francisco; 7 San Francisco to Southampton; 8 In Conclusion; Bibliography.

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    £17.00

  • Fishing Boats Around Scotland: 30 Years of

    The History Press Ltd Fishing Boats Around Scotland: 30 Years of

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    Book SynopsisSpend thirty years or so roaming around Scotland checking out the fishing harbours and you’ll encounter quite the variety of fishing craft. Take pictures of them and you’ll end up with quite the collection of images of how things used to be.Fishing Boats Around Scotland is a compilation of the best of these photos, featuring vessels from over eighty different builders, boats that were built as far back as 1949 and a brief history of what became of them. From Kirkcudbright to Mallaig and Eyemouth to Burghead, ring netters and seiners to pelagic trawlers and beamers, this is the perfect journey for the fishing boat or maritime aficionado.Trade Review“A compilation of the best of the photos from that labour of love, Peter Drummond’s latest book features vessels from over 80 different yards, builds from far back as 1949, and a huge range of vessel types, from old drifters, seiners and ring-netters through to the most modern pelagic boats.” * Fishing News *

    1 in stock

    £16.19

  • Steamers of Loch Lomond

    Stenlake Publishing Steamers of Loch Lomond

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    1 in stock

    £9.36

  • Puffers & Places

    Stenlake Publishing Puffers & Places

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.35

  • Derbyshire's Canals

    Stenlake Publishing Derbyshire's Canals

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.95

  • Vital Guide: Fighting Ships of World War Ii

    Airlife Publishing Ltd Vital Guide: Fighting Ships of World War Ii

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £9.99

  • They Once Were Shipbuilders: 1

    Whittles Publishing They Once Were Shipbuilders: 1

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    Book SynopsisLeith-Built Ships is a testimony to the skill of the men who built the ships and to the many men and women who may have sailed or served on them. This history is brought together in vol. I of a three-volume series about the almost-forgotten part that Leith played in our great maritime heritage and is the culmination of the author's lifetime experience of shipbuilding. Most people may well be aware of the part played by the great shipbuilding centres in the UK's history but many may be unaware of the part played by the shipbuilders of Leith. This port was once Scotland's main port with many firsts to its name. Leith had begun building ships some 400 years before the great shipyards of the Clyde and these vessels reached all corners of the globe, touching many people's lives. Some had sad histories while others took part in some of the great conflicts of the times; many were just ordinary working vessels that carried their crew safely through long working lives. With a pedigree of shipbuilding second to none going back over 660 years of recorded history, the ships built at Leith deserve their place in history and this book begins the story.Trade Review'...Mr Neish's splendid and very thorough 144 page tome offers a complete history of the ships built at Leith from c. 1850 until the end of World War I...includes tales of famous ships, steam yachts, adventure and new trade routes as well as a helpful glossary'. Gloucestershire Transport History-------------------'...the ships built at Leith deserve their place in history and this book, the first of a triology begins the story'. The Bosun's Chronicle------------------'...an engrossing book that will have a lasting value...you'd expect this book to be superbly researched and knowledgeably written. It doesn't disappoint. It is also readily accessible to the non-expert.' Undiscovered Scotland-------------------...A valuable history is provided of the ships built at Leith from around 1850 until the end of the First World War detailing the yards and the famous ships they constructed, accompanied by tales of adventure, trades and inevitably fates'. Africa Ports and Ships-------------------'The narrative is filled with anecdotes and a warmth that can only come from someone with personal memories of the industry and it is a fitting homage to the shipbuilding heritage of Edinburgh, so often eclipsed by Glasgow'. Scotland

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    £16.14

  • Leith-Built Ships: Vol. II, Leith Shipyards

    Whittles Publishing Leith-Built Ships: Vol. II, Leith Shipyards

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis volume includes some very famous ships with tales of adventure and new trade routes, also sadness, the launch and then the loss of the largest sailing ship ever built in a British shipyard - the five-masted auxiliary sailing barque, Kobenhavn. It recounts the days when shipbuilding should have flourished and into the tough times of the Great Depression. It remains a testimony to the skill and determination of the people who built the ships and those who served on them. The fortunes of the three main shipyards are followed through good times to eventual closure or assimilation by the man who would open up the shipyard that took his name. Henry Robb Ltd, shipbuilders and engineers, began without a yard in which to build ships, but eventually took over firstly the old S&H Morton Shipyard, now occupied by Hawthorns & Co. Ltd. That gave Robb control of the Victoria Shipyard, and a few years later he would take over the Cran & Somerville yard, before acquiring the plant and goodwill of the Ramage & Ferguson Shipyard - the cream of the Leith shipyards. This last yard would always have a ship on one of its slipways; at the peak they had nine slips, and were pioneers in the building of diesel-powered coasters. Always innovative and with some of the best craftsmen in the industry, the shipyard of Henry Robb quickly acquired the reputation as builders of special ships. Leith Shipyards 1918-1939 continues the chronological story begun in Volume I and provides a fascinating illustrated story that reveals the remarkable and ongoing story of shipbuilding for which Scotland and the UK were renowned.

    1 in stock

    £16.14

  • London's Secret Canal: The River Lee Navigation

    Libri Publishing London's Secret Canal: The River Lee Navigation

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisLewis maps out the entire length of the River Lee Navigation, detailing the countless points of interest on the way. From locks to reservoirs, nature reserves to country parks and with the former Gunpowder Mill and Small Arms Factory thrown in, the author shows his passion for the area's rich industrial heritage as well as its flora and fauna.

    1 in stock

    £12.00

  • Ralph

    Fideli Publishing Inc. Ralph

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    £15.99

  • Berechnung und Schnitt von Segeln für

    Salzwasser-Verlag Gmbh Berechnung und Schnitt von Segeln für

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £35.91

  • Berechnung und Schnitt der Segel (1887)

    1 in stock

    £35.01

  • The Evolution of the Passenger Ship

    The History Press Ltd The Evolution of the Passenger Ship

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisTake a voyage through the rich history of passenger ships. From mass migration through to luxury holidays, passenger shipping has played a central role in the collective human story. They have been at the forefront of innovative technology, leading to vessels capable of greater speed and safety, new luxuries, and increased scale and size.From the earliest days of using ships to transport people, through the development of the giant passenger transportation industry, to the huge cruise ships we see today, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into some of the most important evolutions that had a significant impact on passenger shipping.Accompanied by captivating photographs, The Evolution of the Passenger Ship explores the way ships were shaped over time and how they in turn helped to shape the world around them.

    2 in stock

    £21.25

  • A Cruise Ship Primer

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Cruise Ship Primer

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    £25.19

  • SS United States

    WW Norton & Co SS United States

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisJohn Maxtone-Graham has again produced a profusely illustrated tribute, this one to America's most famous and historic liner.

    3 in stock

    £53.99

  • Fascinating North Sea Coast

    Koehlers Verlagsgsellschaft Fascinating North Sea Coast

    1 in stock

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    £24.75

  • The Mortal Sea

    Harvard University Press The Mortal Sea

    Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe Mortal Sea chronicles the history of the fishing industry in the North West Atlantic over the past 500 years. Based on a comprehensive set of original sources, it charts the fascinating and ultimately disastrous story of how successive waves of European seafarers arrived to take advantage of the fishing opportunities that had become distant memories in their own more circumscribed and heavily exploited home waters… Such is the complexity of marine ecosystems that the recovery of severely depleted cod populations is taking decades longer than simple theory would suggest. The Mortal Sea is a beautifully written chronicle of what lay before this latest catastrophe and much earlier dire outcomes of poorly regulated fishing. As an authoritatively written natural history of the developing fishing communities of the North West Atlantic, it makes an important contribution to fishery science as well as to social history. -- Richard Shelton * Times Literary Supplement *The Mortal Sea is highly pertinent to urgent matters before us now. If in the late 1800s the men who worked the sea for their livelihoods could see that creatures were being fished to extinction, while scientists in the employ of business interests argued that the seas were endlessly replenishable, today it is the other way around. Scientists argue that human activity has placed the planet in uncertain but potentially calamitous peril, while ordinary people shrug at the evidence and go on misusing the Earth’s resources, abetted by governments too cowardly and businesses too self-interested to take that evidence seriously… The Mortal Sea should be read as a cautionary tale… Anyone who thinks…this book is only about fish is living in a fool’s paradise. -- Jonathan Yardley * Washington Post *Historian and seafarer Jeffrey Bolster ‘writes the ocean into history,’ tracing the currents leading to today’s serious fish-stock depletion. Focusing on the North Atlantic from Cape Cod to Newfoundland’s Grand Banks, he shows how one species after another—halibut, lobster, cod—has been exploited for centuries, long before industrialization. Bolster braids marine biology into a narrative driven by courageous chancers, such as fifteenth-century explorer John Cabot and unnamed hordes of fishermen, to argue that the precautionary approach is key to heading off collapse. * Nature *[A] well-documented and fascinating chronicle of New England’s interdependence with the sea from the 16th century to the World War I era. In The Mortal Sea, Bolster skillfully weaves material from historical documents and newspaper and scientific reports with tales of fishermen to demonstrate how the activities of individuals have affected the northwest Atlantic, for better and worse. -- Michael Kenney * Boston Globe *The Mortal Sea is a fascinating look back at the last millennium of fishing—and overfishing—the North Atlantic, from Cape Cod to Cape Breton. -- Lauren Daly * Cape Cod Times *Bolster has mined evidence from a wide range of contemporary sources that convincingly demonstrates the widespread overfishing and sequential depletion of bird, fish, and marine mammal stocks before the advent of steamships and modern trawlers… Essential reading for anyone interested in the sea and its resources. -- G. C. Jensen * Choice *By demonstrating the ‘catastrophic changes in the sea’ over the past 400-plus years, Bolster has created a work that is not only a comprehensive chronicling of North Atlantic fishing but also a harrowing cautionary tale of human consumption and a challenge to those who have the final chance to restore ‘our exhausted seas.’ * Publishers Weekly *All hands on deck! Bolster makes an all-too-convincing case that the northwest Atlantic has been overfished for centuries and that we must act now to avert catastrophe. -- Joyce E. Chaplin, author of The First Scientific American: Benjamin Franklin and the Pursuit of GeniusThis remarkable book will forever change our understanding of the human tragedy of overfishing that has fueled the downward spiral of ecological destruction of the oceans. It is a story of hubris, greed, and a stubborn failure to learn from experience that continues unabated to this day. -- Jeremy Jackson, coeditor of Shifting Baselines: The Past and the Future of Ocean FisheriesBolster gives a fascinating account of the devastating impact of the sail-driven machinery that was unleashed on the North Atlantic since the early Middle Ages, which now appears like a trial run for the coup de grâce in the twentieth century. -- Daniel Pauly, author of 5 Easy Pieces: The Impact of Fisheries on Marine EcosystemsThe Mortal Sea looks at the North Atlantic and reveals how the marine stocks of the world arrived at the desperate pass they are in. This is a work of stunning importance. -- Daniel Vickers, University of British Columbia

    £19.76

  • J.M.Pearson & Son (Publishers) Ltd Wonder of the Waterways

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £7.76

  • Pearsons Canal Companion  Kennet  Avon River

    Wayzgoose Pearsons Canal Companion Kennet Avon River

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisRevised and updated in 2021 this 3rd edition features facts and figures, insights and entertainment, wit and wisdom: from Brentford to Burscough, from Shardlow to Sharpness, from Tipton to Todmorden. It focusses on the Kennet & Avon, linking Bristol with Reading, and the River Thames between Oxford and Brentford.

    4 in stock

    £15.54

  • DOCKMANSHIP Cornell Boaters Library

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd DOCKMANSHIP Cornell Boaters Library

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    £7.99

  • Ways Steam Towboat Directory

    Ohio University Press Ways Steam Towboat Directory

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA remarkable reference guide that helps to preserve their history.remarkable reference guide helps preserve their history.

    1 in stock

    £21.59

  • International Marketing Strategies Viking Raid A Robert Fairchild Novel

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £12.35

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