Ships and boats: general interest Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Narrowboat Guide 2nd edition
Book SynopsisA fully revised and expanded edition of the only resource you''ll need for choosing, owning and maintaining a narrowboat. The UK has over 2000 miles of navigable canals and rivers which are home to an estimated 35,000 licensed boats. Although canal boats can look much the same to the novice, there are some very important differences to be aware of. If you''re new to boating you have some important choices to make.This comprehensive book examines the options available to different types of boaters. From those who choose to live aboard their boats and constant cruisers to fair-weather cruisers, hire boating and share boat syndicates each will need a different type of boat if they are to fully enjoy their time afloat. Packed with case studies and advice from real boaters with years of experience to share, this second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout and includes new information on liveaboard costs and considerations, eco-friendly boating options, sTrade ReviewThe Narrowboat Guide ... delivers a real depth of details – we learn which licence allows you to travel where on the network, what types of fuel suit your stove, the pros and cons of different stern glands and what you can reasonably expect to pay for and get on various types of mooring … What sets this book head and shoulders above other guides I’ve read is the attempt to give estimated costings, not just for the survey and the boat but for all aspects of life aboard and maintenance … If I were to single out one aspect of this book for specific praise it would be the use of text boxes offering diverse empirical accounts from boat owners, brokers and builders. -- Kathryn Smyth * Towpath Talk *Table of ContentsHow to buy a boat Trying it out: hire-boat holidays Boat features and fixtures Cost of owning a narrowboat Moorings The art of boating: out and about The art of boating: the great indoors Boat maintenance Liveaboard life Pets aboard Boat safety Resources
£20.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Replacing Your Boats Electrical System
Book SynopsisThe third in a series of highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boat''s Electrical System fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer. It is a subject covered only in piecemeal fashion by the yachting press, which, like general boat repair manuals, can''t go into the level of detail Mike Westin does in this superlative volume.This is a visual, hand-holding guide, dwelling on the details as it explains each procedure rather than focusing on the theory (which is relegated to an appendix, for those who wish to go further).Trade Reviewa Do it Yourself guide to stripping out and upgrading your boat's electrics, by an author who's actually done it himself. * Canal Boat *Logical, clear and aided by good illustrations * Cruising Magazine *
£22.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Nautilus to Columbia
Book Synopsis A highly illustrated history of the US Navy''s nuclear submarine program, from the postwar years to the 2020 Columbia-class SSBNs.James C. Goodall covers the origins, design and development of the US Navy's fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. This program was developed under the command of Hiram G. Rickover, the Father of the Nuclear Navy who oversaw the commissioning of the very first nuclear-powered attack submarine, the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1952. This was a truly revolutionary design. Until the advent of nuclear power, the world's submarine fleets traveled on the surface at night to charge their batteries, and only dove below the surface when enemy ships or planes were spotted. With the development of the USS Nautilus, the US Navy now had the ability to stay submerged for not just hours or days, but to hide out of harm's way for weeks or months at a timeThis highly illustrated book covers all of the 220+ submarine hulls built and deliveredTable of ContentsFast Attack Submarines 1. Nautilus Class 2. Seawolf Class 3. Skate Class 4. Skipjack Class 5. Triton Class 6. Tullibee Class 7. Thresher Class 8. Sturgeon Class 9. Narwhal Class 10. Glenard P. Lipscomb Class 11. Los Angeles Class 12. Virginia Class 13. Seawolf Class 14. NR-1 Class Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines 1. George Washington Class 2. Ethan Allen Class 3. Lafayette Class 4. Benjamin Franklin Class 5. Ohio Class SSBN 6. Ohio Class SSGN 7. Columbia Class SSBN
£40.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Canal Guide
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated guide to Britain''s 55 most fascinating and attractive canals.This attractive guidebook shows off just how rich our waterways heritage is. This fully updated new edition highlights 55 of Britain''s most beautiful and interesting canals, with new photography, updated text throughout and a new ''places to visit'' feature for each canal (picking out 3 places within walking distance, and another 3 slightly further away). In each of the 55 chapters, Stuart Fisher gives a lively background to the history, wildlife and pubs alongside each waterway, as well as a handy map and useful information for visitors.Through the beautiful cities of London, Bath and Oxford, traversing stunning countryside and national parks, and exploring some of the best Victorian engineering and industry, this book is an inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable read, as well as a perfect resource for anyone thinking about a day out or holiday along Britain''s wonderful canaTrade Review[This book] will enrich and deepen your boating experience ... and will appeal to anyone who loves the waterways, from boaters to fishermen or towpath joggers. * Towpath Talk *A unique overview of the best our waterways have to offer * Welcome Anchorages 2016 *This isn't a typical waterways guide... It majors on the heritage of the routes it covers, and comes out with some snippets that you won't come across in many canal guides. * Canal Boat *Attractively finished with gatefold covers both front and back, perfect for keeping your place, it is the ideal companion for walkers, cyclists, canoeists and boaters alike. The style is very readable with a wealth of local information, detailed maps accompanying each route and some wonderful photography....The perfect resource for anyone planning a day out or a longer holiday along Britain's wonderful waterways network. * Towpath Talk *The Canal Guide...is an attractive guidebook and resource showing off the richness of the UK's heritage...providing a lively background to the history, wildlife, pubs and nearby attractions of each waterway. * Nautilus International Telegraph *Table of ContentsIntroduction 01 Birmingham Canal Navigations: Old Main Loop Line 02 Birmingham Canal Navigations: New Main Line 03 Wyrley & Essington Canal 04 Walsall Canal 05 Daw End Branch 06 Tame Valley Canal 07 Birmingham & Fazeley Canal 08 Coventry Canal 09 Ashby-De-La-Zouch Canal 10 Oxford Canal 11 Grand Union Canal 12 Grand Union Canal: Leicester Line 13 Cromford Canal 14 Erewash Canal 15 Grand Union Canal: Aylesbury Arm 16 Grand Union Canal: Paddington Arm and Regent’s Canal 17 Basingstoke Canal 18 Kennet & Avon Canal 19 Grand Western Canal 20 Bridgwater & Taunton Canal 21 Gloucester & Sharpness Canal 22 Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal 23 Stratford-Upon-Avon Canal 24 Worcester & Birmingham Canal 25 Droitwich Barge Canal 26 Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal 27 Stourbridge Canal 28 Shropshire Union Canal 29 Llangollen Canal 30 Montgomery Canal 31 Shropshire Union Canal: Middlewich Branch 32 Trent & Mersey Canal 33 Macclesfield Canal 34 Caldon Canal 35 St Helens Canal 36 Bridgewater Canal 37 Leeds & Liverpool Canal: Leigh Branch and Bridgewater Canal: Stretford & Leigh Branch 38 Rochdale Canal 39 Ashton Canal 40 Peak Forest Canal 41 Huddersfield Narrow Canal 42 Calder & Hebble Navigation 43 Leeds & Liverpool Canal 44 Aire & Calder Navigation 45 Aire & Calder Navigation: Wakefield Section 46 Leeds & Liverpool Canal: Rufford Branch 47 Lancaster Canal 48 Pocklington Canal 49 Stainforth & Keadby Canal 50 Chesterfield Canal 51 Fossdyke Navigation 52 Union Canal 53 Forth & Clyde Canal 54 Crinan Canal 55 Caledonian Canal Index
£18.00
HarperCollins Publishers River Thames and the Southern Waterways 7
Book SynopsisThe bestselling guides to Britain's canals and rivers for 50 years. For all users of the inland waterways including boaters, walkers, cyclists and visitors, this established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways between Exeter and the River Thames.
£15.29
Little, Brown Book Group Adrift In Caledonia
Book SynopsisOne clear morning in May, Nick Thorpe left his Edinburgh flat, ducked off the commuter route and hitched a ride aboard a little white canal boat, heading west towards the sea. It was the first mutinous step in a delightful boat-hopping odyssey that would take him 2500 miles through Scotland''s canals, lochs and coastal waters, from the industrial Clyde to the scattered islands of Viking Shetland. Writing with characteristic humour and candour, the award-winning author of EIGHT MEN AND A DUCK plots a curiously existential voyage, inspired by those who have left the warm hearth for the promise of a stretched horizon. Whether rowing a coracle with a chapter of monks, scanning for the elusive Nessie, hitting the rocks with Captain Calamity or clinging to the rigging of a tall ship, Thorpe weaves a narrative that is by turns funny and poignant - a nautical pilgrimage for any who have ever been tempted to try a new path just to see where it might take them. Part travelogue, part mTrade ReviewHis gift of description is beautifully worked. He evokes the sea and landscape with deft economy, capturing people even more sharply in one or two pen-strokes * Herald *It beats all those tales of travel writers foot-slogging through exotic lands in search of profundity and enlightenment * Independent on Sunday *As travelogues go, Adrift in Caledonia, is a beautiful entertainment, better than Bryson, as shrewdly observant as Theroux * The Scotsman *He shows a deep understanding of the Scottish psyche and gives many interesting insights into our view of life * The Sunday Herald *
£10.44
Dover Publications Inc. Sailing Alone Around the World
Book SynopsisClassic of sea adventure conveys all the excitement of being the first man to sail around the world, alone, in small boat. Pirates, perils, witty observations, stories. 67 illustrations. a literary gem, adroitly and engagingly written. National Fisherman.
£13.04
Penguin Books Ltd Barging Round Britain
Book SynopsisBarging Round Britain by David Bartley is a beautifully-illustrated guide to a unique and fascinating part of our history: the canal network.Explore the people and places that have forged this national treasure, from the birth of the Industrial Revolution to the leisure explosion on our waterways today. Fully-illustrated with maps and photographs, the book will trace canal routes across the UK, from the Georgian grandeur of Bath to the dramatic splendour of the Scottish Highlands.David Bartley''s Barging Round Britain includes a foreword and chapter introductions by the presenter of the TV series, John Sergeant.
£11.69
The Crowood Press Ltd Birmingham Canal Navigations
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewI think it’s fair to say that the book contains a treasure trove of inside information... If you love your canal history you will enjoy this fresh account of the BCN. -- Andy Tidy, Waterways World * Waterways World *Phil Clayton has given his readers an account that is not only a pleasure to read but is also an excellent source of reference...giving credit to those who have so well served the BCN with their hard working support throughout the years. They deserve it and this book is highly recommended. -- Norma O’Keeffe, Boundary Post * Boundary Post *This is nicely produced, and well-illustrated. It includes a wide range of photographs, many in colour and from the author's own collection; one intriguing view shows a hill of piled up canal ice at Hawne Basin, from the winter of 1963, which damaged trade. Overall, this is a creditable account of a very complex set of waterways with a fascinating history. -- JOSEPH BOUGHEY, Railway & Canal Historical Society. * Railway & Canal Historical Society. *
£18.04
Hachette Australia Carpathia
Book SynopsisIn the early hours of 15 April 1912, the Cunard steamship Carpathia receives a distress call from the new White Star liner Titanic. Captain Arthur Rostron immediately turns Carpathia northwest and sails full speed through the dark night, into waters laden with icebergs, on a rescue mission that will become legendary.Almost a century later, Carpathia''s wreck has finally been located. She''s over 500 feet down and only a few divers in the world can attain these depths. Among them is Englishman Ric Waring''s team. In this captivating and intensively researched story, we follow the dual narratives of Rostron and the daring rescue of the Titanic survivors by Carpathia, and of Waring''s team and their dangerous determination to reach the wreck. Rich in history and drama, the true story of Carpathia from her launching to the sensational events of 1912, World War I and beyond is a compelling narrative that moves at the page-turning pace of the very best fiction.Trade ReviewLudowyke's book is captivating and well-researched. * QWeekend *Ludowyke's book is captivating and well-researched. * QWeekend *This book, written and meticulously researched by the Sunshine Coast academic, will be enjoyed by a much wider audience. The reason is Ludowyke's charming way of breathing life into the scenes she writes about and the characters who form the focus of her narrative. * BW Magazine *This book, written and meticulously researched by the Sunshine Coast academic, will be enjoyed by a much wider audience. The reason is Ludowyke's charming way of breathing life into the scenes she writes about and the characters who form the focus of her narrative. * BW Magazine *Review TO COME * WHO Magazine *Review TO COME * QWeekend *This marvellous book recounts the many stories of this forgotten hero of the Titanic disaster. * The Daily Telegraph *a compelling narrative that moves at the page-turning pace of the very best fiction * Mildura Midweek *The dramatic and fascinating story * Law Society Journal *Beyond all the heroism and drama, this is ultimately a parable about a modest vessel which outclasses a superliner when it really counts. * Spectrum *
£18.00
The History Press Ltd The Titanic Story
Book SynopsisThis concise but authoritative story of RMS Titanic, the most famous ship of all time, is packed with fascinating facts.
£10.44
The History Press Ltd Maritime Portsmouth
Book SynopsisFor three centuries Portsmouth has been the leading base of the Royal Navy but the naval heritage of its port can be traced back to the Roman invasion of Britain.
£16.19
The History Press Ltd Titanic the Ship Magnificent Volume Two
Book SynopsisVolume Two covers the interior design and fitting out of the ship and presents detailed deck-by-deck information, from the palatial rooms of First Class to areas of the ship seen only by the crew.
£56.25
The History Press Ltd A Beginners Guide to Living on the Waterways
Book SynopsisLiving Aboard is a must-have guide for anyone wishing to get onto the water including canals, as well as those already living there!
£15.29
The History Press Ltd Landscape with Canals
Book SynopsisLandscape with Canals: The Second Part of His AutobiographyTrade Review‘A fine opportunity to make the acquaintance of a unique man.’ * Daily Telegraph *‘Compulsory reading . . . enjoyable, readable and thought-provoking.’ * WATERWAYS WORLD *
£13.49
The History Press Ltd SS Nomadic
Book SynopsisLittle SS Nomadic had a long career and mighty history: immortalized as the tender that carried first and second class passengers to board RMS Titanic
£21.25
The History Press Ltd White Star Liners at War
Book SynopsisThe story of a great shipping line and its vessels through conflicts, in rare postcards and images
£16.99
The History Press Ltd Londons Docklands
Book SynopsisA new, paperback edition of the first book to tell the remarkable story of London’s Docklands
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Folk Tales from the Canal Side
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
£10.80
The History Press Ltd Shipping on the Humber
Book SynopsisOver the years, several books featuring shipping on the River Humber have been published, but few have viewed their subject from an inland waterway viewpoint. This book, together with its companion volume "Shipping on the Humber - The South Bank", attempts to fill that gap, though sea-going traffic has not been ignored.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Liverpools Last Ocean Liners
Book SynopsisAt one time, Liverpool''s landing stage was so busy that ships would be literally queuing in the Mersey to discharge and embark passengers. However, the period from the late 1940s saw both the golden age of Liverpool shipping as well as the decline of its passenger trade. From the early 1960s, though, Liverpool''s passenger trade entered a decline that was unstoppable. The Jet Age had seen the loss of much of its trade and shipping line after shipping line moved away from the port or stopped its ships sailing and sold them for scrap or service with foreign lines. John Shepherd tells the story, using the memories of those who sailed in them, of the last liners to use Liverpool.
£15.29
The History Press Ltd A Canal People
Book SynopsisDuring a few years in the late 1940s and early 1950s Robert Longden took a remarkable set of photographs of the narrow boat community at Hawkesbury Stop - the main meeting point for those who worked the Midlands canals. The images are of a close community and represent its members in a very intimate way, at work, at play, in their domestic affairs, and as they lived on the paired and single colourful narrow boats. They illustrate the close relationship between all ages and types within the community, and the dramatic boat shapes and infrascape of this rural and industrial area. Sonia Rolt, who herself worked the canals during the period and knew the photographer, provides an introduction, which details how Robert Longden came to this passionate involvement. It also sets the photographs in the context of their time, the last period when the narrow boats could be said to play a serious part in transporting goods in quantity. Informative captions identify the scenes before you. Providing a rare insight into the community who worked the waterways when it was still a way of life for many, this book will appeal not only to canal enthusiasts, but to anyone interesting in Britain''s social and industrial heritage.
£18.00
The History Press Ltd Great Passenger Ships 19101920
Book SynopsisIt was an age of evolution, when size and speed were almost the ultimate considerations. Bigger was said to be better' and ship owners were not exempted from the prevailing mood. While the German four-stackers of 1897-06 and then Cunard''s brilliant Mauretania & Lusitania of 1907 led the way to larger and grander liners. White Star Line countered by 1911 with the Olympic, her sister Titanic and a near-sister, the Britannic. The French added the France while Cunard took delivery of the beloved Aquitania. But the Germans won out -- they produced the 52,000-ton Imperator and a near-sister, the Vaterland, the last word in shipbuilding and engineering prior to the First World War. They and their sister, the Bismarck, remained the biggest ships in the world until 1935. But other passenger ships appear in this decade - other Atlantic liners, but also ships serving on more diverse routes: Union Castle to Africa, P&O to India and beyond, the Empress liners on the trans-Pacific run. We look at a grand age of maritime creation, ocean-going superlative, but also sad destruction in the dark days of the First War. It was, in all ways, a fascinating period.
£16.99
The History Press Ltd SS Normandie
Book SynopsisThe world of ocean liners, those built for French lines were the epitome of style and panache, and SS Normandie perhaps the pinnacle of this.
£21.25
The History Press Ltd Great French Passenger Ships
Book SynopsisBeginning in 1912 with the four-funnel France, the nostalgic voyage continues with the great and grand transatlantic liners of the French Line, the CGT.
£16.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sailboats
Book SynopsisOver 75 striking black-and-white prints of classic sailboats in action from world-renowned photographer Michael Kahn.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd FubukiClass Destroyers
Book SynopsisA comprehensive look at World War II-era Fubuki class destroyers, giving readers an understanding of why and how the Imperial Japanese Navy took the lead in destroyer design
£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd SS United States
Book SynopsisAn insiderΓÇÖs view of the most detailed technical history of one of the world's greatest ocean liners ΓÇô the SS United States!
£32.79
Stenlake Publishing The Peak Forest Tramway
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£13.25
PiXZ Books The OnceUbiquitous Paddle Steamer
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£9.49
Middleton Press Waterloo to Woking
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£18.95
Foxglove Publishing Ltd Fowey Lifeboats 150 Years of Gallantry
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£5.99
Foxglove Publishing Ltd Lighthouses of England The South West
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£9.49
Amberley Publishing PO Ferries
Book SynopsisUtilising a selection of rare and previously unpublished images, maritime historian Ian Collard delves into the story of this iconic company and its ships.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing River Thames Dockland Heritage Greenwich to
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated celebration of the dockland heritage of the Thames from Greenwich to Tilbury and Gravesend.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Stena Line
Book SynopsisWith many rare and previously unpublished images this book celebrates the famous ferry operator Stena Line.Trade Review'The book is nicely presented and will be of interest to many members.' -- Nautilus Telegraph, September/October 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Tugs and Towing Around Britain
Book SynopsisA fascinating selection of images documenting tug boats around Britain. It is illustrated by previously unpublished photographs from the authorâs collection.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing SS Great Britain
Book SynopsisNew paperback edition - The story of Brunel's most famous ship and the people who knew her, using new archive sources.
£11.69
Amberley Publishing The Vanishing Age of Sail
Book SynopsisSimon Francis Brown explores the uniquely illustrated journals of nineteenth-century shipbuilder Kelsick Wood from Maryport, Cumbria.
£15.29
Amberley Publishing The Titanic Fleet
Book SynopsisThe fascinating stories of each of the ships involved in the Titanic disaster. Will appeal to all those with an interest in the Titanic as well as those interested in maritime history.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Early Ships and Seafaring
Book SynopsisAimed at anyone with an interest in the building and uses of ancient and medieval boats.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd RMS Queen Mary
Book SynopsisA new edition of the classic work, long out of print and unavailable. Completely revised and expanded, with additional illustrations. The ship's story brought up to date, including the latest plans for her future.
£32.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd British Battleships of World War One
Book SynopsisA new softcover edition of a classic work at a very pleasing price. Superb photographs from the author's exhaustive collection. Simply the best reference book available on the most popular subject in naval history -destined for bestseller status.
£21.25
Amberley Publishing Titanic Hero
Book SynopsisThe story of the Titanic in the words of the hero whose swift action saved the lives of 710 survivors.Table of Contents1. Goodbye to the Sea 2. Adventures in Sail 3. Into Steam 4. Command 5. The Loss of The Titanic 6* War - Why We Failed in Gallipoli 7. Sidelights on 'The Show' 8. HMHS Mauretania 9. HMS Tuber Rose 10. The Social Whirl 11. More Atlantic Nights 12. The Americans 13. 'The Liner She's a Lady' 14. Then and Now 15. A Word for the Men 16. 'Go to Sea, My Lads' 17. What of the Future? List of Illustrations
£999.99
Amberley Publishing Manchester Ship Canal Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Manchester Ship Canal has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing SS Nieuw Amsterdam
Book SynopsisThe story in words and pictures of Holland America Lineâs Art Deco masterpiece.
£16.99
Amberley Publishing Between the Tides
Book SynopsisRoy Stokes explores the history of famous shipwrecks off the Irish Coast.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Along the Waterfront
Book SynopsisAn evocative guide to the New York docks in the days of 'On the Waterfront' by 'Mr Ocean Liner' William Miller.
£16.99
