Ships and boats: general interest Books
Bernard McCall Mariners' Memorabilia Volume 3
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£11.40
Lodestar Books Viola: The Life and Times of a Hull Steam Trawler
Book SynopsisDeep in southern latitudes, in a desolate corner of Cumberland Bay on the east coast of the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, hard by the rotting quays of the abandoned whaling station of Grytviken and almost within a stone's throw of the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton, lie three forsaken steam ships: rusting remnants of our industrial past, unique survivals from a vanished age of steam at sea. One of these ships is 'Viola', the sole surviving Hull steam trawler from the huge fleet which put 'fish & chips' on Britain's plates more than a hundred years ago. In this absorbing account, maritime historians Robb Robinson and Ian Hart describe her ancestry and origins in the Victorian and Edwardian North Sea fishery - vividly depicting life for her crew in the most dangerous industry of its time; they record her Great War service as a U-boat hunter - one of the many merchant vessels largely unsung for their contribution, and often sacrifice, in wartime; and they recount her subsequent career hunting whales off West Africa, then later sealing and exploration work in the South Atlantic, before her final abandonment in South Georgia. Here she became quarry for the infamous Argentine scrap metal expedition of 1982, in the initiating action of the Falklands War. This improbable yet true story of a humble working vessel and those involved with her is a highly readable work of social, as well as maritime, history.
£11.40
Foxglove Publishing Ltd Steam Lifeboats: The RNLI’s steam-powered
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£9.50
Foxglove Publishing Ltd James and Catherine Macfarlane
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£6.24
Fernhurst Books Limited Diesel Companion
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.
£7.99
Bernard McCall Sietas and its Ships (Part 1)
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£14.85
Bernard McCall Sietas and its Ships (Part 2)
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£17.55
Penguin Books Ltd A Night to Remember
Book Synopsis''There is no danger that Titanic will sink. The boat is unsinkable and nothing but inconvenience will be suffered by the passengers.'' - Phillip Franklin, White Star Line Vice-PresidentOn April 15th, 1912, Titanic, the world''s largest passenger ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives. Walter Lord''s classic bestselling history of the voyage, the wreck and the aftermath is a tour de force of detailed investigation and the upstairs/downstairs divide. A Night to Remember provides a vivid, gripping and deeply personal account of the ''unsinkable'' Titanic''s descent.WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY JULIAN FELLOWESTrade ReviewA stunning book, incomparably the best on its subject * New York Times *Walter single-handedly revived interest in the Titanic...an electrifying book * John Maxtone-Graham, maritime historian and author *Absolutely gripping and unputdownable * David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author *Devotion, gallantry...Benjamin Guggenheim changing to evening clothes to meetdeath; Mrs. Isador Straus clinging to her husband, refusing to get in a lifeboat; Arthur Ryerson giving his life belt to his wife's maid...A book to remember * Chicago Tribune *Seamless and skilful...it's clear why this is many a researcher's Titanic bible * Entertainment Weekly *Enthralling from the first word to the last * The Atlantic Monthly *Moving and extremely well-documented * Oxford Mail *
£10.44
The History Press Ltd The Unsinkable Titanic
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£18.70
Vintage Publishing Down To The Sea In Ships
Book Synopsis''Magnificent'' Robert MacfarlaneWinner of the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the YearOur lives depend on shipping but it is a world which is largely hidden from us. In every lonely corner of every sea, through every night, every day, and every imaginable weather, tiny crews of seafarers work the giant ships which keep landed life afloat. These ordinary men live extraordinary lives, subject to dangers and difficulties we can only imagine, from hurricanes and pirates to years of confinement in hazardous, if not hellish, environments. Horatio Clare joins two container ships on their epic voyages across the globe and experiences unforgettable journeys. As the ships cross seas of history and incident, seafarers unfold the stories of their lives, and a beautiful and terrifying portrait of the oceans and their human subjects emerges.''Tremendous'' The TimesTrade ReviewWonderful… Clare’s account of his journeys with the officers and crews of container ships is gripping and stomach-churning in equal measure * Daily Telegraph *[A] beautifully written account of seafaring life -- Ian Critchley * Sunday Times *A lyrical, heartfelt but eye-opening chronicle... Both romantic and realistic, written from the heart but crafted with a seafarer’s “passionate precision”, [Clare’s] book will steer you into the new year on a course that may deepen your grasp both of that world, and of ourselves -- Boyd Tonkin * Independent *If you can't run away to sea (though I recommend you do), Clare's book is a warm and captivating companion to it * Guardian *Stupendous and extraordinarily exciting... What Clare demonstrates, even beyond his undoubted gifts as writer, is his basic humanity. I read his wonderful book with gratitude for his insight – but also with increased admiration for the men to whom we owe almost everything in our comfortable and secure lives -- Philip Hoare * Times Higher Education *Rich and dense, full of old sea-dog stories, with barely a word wasted, it’s a triumph of quiet artistry -- Marcus Berkmann * Daily Mail *This is a warm and lyrical book about a tough trade in tough times -- Sara Wheeler * Observer *Wonderful... Clare’s writing is fluid, light and eminently readable, but perhaps his greatest asset is his empathy -- Philip Hoare * Sunday Telegraph *Clare’s powers of plain description are tremendous -- Libby Purves * The Times *A fabulous account... There is Conradian insight in Clare’s portrayal of the crews to which he is supernumerary, from the captain who hums as he negotiates narrow channels to the first mate constantly crunching carrots -- Giles Foden * Condé Nast Traveller *
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Seamanship in the Age of Sail
Book SynopsisNumerous successful reprints of contemporary works on rigging and seamanship indicate the breadth of interest in the lost art of handling square-rigged ships. Modelmakers, marine painters and enthusiasts need to know not only how the ships were rigged but how much sail was set in each condition of wind and sea, how the various manoeuvres were carried out, and the intricacies of operations like reefing sails or ''catting'' an anchor. Contemporary treatises such as Brady''s Kedge Anchor in the USA or Darcy Lever''s Sheet Anchor in Britain tell only half the story, for they were training manuals intended to be used at sea in conjunction with practical experiences and often only cover officially-condoned practices. This book, on the other hand, is a modern, objective appraisal of the evidence, concerned with the actualities as much as the theory. The author has studied virtually every manual published about seamanship over a period of nearly four centuries. This gives the book a completelyTrade ReviewOne of the most definitive accounts of the remarkable development of seamanship techniques between 1600 and 1860. * Nautilus Telegraph *
£42.50
Whittles Publishing The British Lighthouse Trail: A Regional Guide
Book SynopsisLighthouses have been used as aids to maritime navigation for centuries. They are highly recognisable and beloved features of our coastline and waterways, treasured by communities and captivating visitors. But how many are there and is it really possible to visit them all? The British Lighthouse Trail is the only book of its kind to provide a comprehensive listing of all lighthouses in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Channel Islands accompanied by practical advice on how to reach them. The author, an avid pharologist, set off on a quest in 2012 to visit all lighthouses around the British coastline only to find that there were many more lighthouses to be discovered. This comprehensive book is the result of further extensive research and significant travel. Over 600 lighthouses are featured - from the perilous beauty of Shetland's Muckle Flugga Lighthouse to the elegant serenity of Jersey's Corbiere Lighthouse. Complete with helpful maps highlighting the location of every lighthouse in each region and colour photography of a broad selection of our nation's most weird and wonderful aids to navigation throughout, this book is an indispensable guide to visiting and seeing some of our nation's most majestic, historical and isolated buildings. Each listing features a description of the structure, its light characteristic as well as any notable designers. Access information offers the best ways to reach or see each lighthouse, and whether it is possible to explore inside the tower. Nearby or related places of interest, such as other notable aids to navigation and relocated lighthouse optics, are also included. Experience the secluded joy of visiting tidal islands, watch waves lapping against some of the most remote rock structures, and feel the magic of walking in the footsteps of the lighthouse keepers inside the towers. This book will guide you on countless journeys never to be forgotten.Trade Review`...is a very useful and comprehensive guide for planning visits to lighthouses in the UK. Looking through the book I was amazed at how many lighthouses I had missed in previous visits to regions in the UK. I shall certainly be buying the book for my next trip!' LAMP------------------'...will in future be accompanying us on all our travels ...the book comes as a sturdy paperback that feels like it will survive hard handling and exposure to the elements and the end result really is a great book about lighthouses'. Undiscovered Scotland------------------'...Truly, a monumental work in its own right. ...A real treat for the serious lighthouse "bagger"...this important addition to the world of pharology!' Bellrock.org-------------------'...a thoroughly-researched reference book, detailing virtually everything you'd ever want to know about a particular lighthouse. The attention to detail is among its main selling points. From each lighthouse's general appearance and accessibility to best vantage points for viewing and interesting facts about their unique light patterns, this book is a must for lighthouse aficionados...this is a delightful book for avid lighthouse enthusiasts and anyone who wants to discover a little bit more about these important structures watching over our oceans and seas'. Travellowdown.com-------------------'...Walkers keen on maritime history may be interested in The British Lighthouse Trail, a guide to all the lighthouses in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and The Channel Islands'. Strider Magazine------------------'...is detailed and informative with photos of each light....It is an incredible piece of research which has been thoroughly studied and laid out to make it accessible for the reader...would make a great coffee table addition for any Shetland home'. Shetland Life------------------'...this very handy guide for existing and aspiring pharologists provides vital visiting details for no fewer than 612 lighthouses...conveys the incredible variety of lighthouses in British waters...and the frequently beautiful locations in which they are sited...delivers an infectious appreciation of these often stunning structures'. Nautilus International
£18.04
Die Gestalten Verlag Boatlife: Exploring the Freedom of Maritime
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£36.00
HarperCollins Publishers North West and the Pennines
Book SynopsisThe bestselling guides to Britain's canals and rivers for over 50 years.This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways in the north west of England around Merseyside and Manchester. Contains essential information for walking, cycling, canoeing and paddleboarding.Covered in this guide are: Aire & Calder Navigation, Bridgewater Canal, Calder & Hebble Navigation, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Huddersfield Broad Canal, Lancaster Canal, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Macclesfield Canal, Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal, Peak Forest and Ashton Canals, Rochdale Canal, Sankey Canal and Trent & Mersey Canal.The detailed Ordnance Survey maps clearly show the location of essential features such as locks, towpaths and boating facilities, as well as pubs, shops and restaurants in the area. There are comprehensive navigational notes and descriptive text on the history of each canal, and on local services and places of interest, for which postcodes are included ideal for use withTrade Review"Taste in guide books can be a very personal thing, but 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.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Four Counties and the Welsh Canals 4
Book SynopsisThe bestselling guides to Britain's canals and rivers for over 50 years.This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways in Wales and to the south of Liverpool. Contains essential information for walking, cycling, canoeing and paddleboarding.Covered in this guide are: Caldon Canal, Llangollen Canal, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, Neath & Tennant and Swansea Canals, Montgomery Canal, Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Trent & Mersey Canal, River Weaver.The detailed Ordnance Survey maps clearly show the location of essential features such as locks, towpaths and boating facilities, as well as pubs, shops and restaurants in the area. There are comprehensive navigational notes and descriptive text on the history of each canal, and on local services and places of interest, for which postcodes are included ideal for use with sat-navs. Useful information for canoeing and paddleboarding.In print for 50 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain's canals and rivers. These bestselling guides 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, cyclists and visitors.Trade Review"Taste in guide books can be a very personal thing, but 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. "If you're considering a staycation this year, this hand sized, ring-bound guide will help you make the most of your time in Wales" Welsh Country
£15.29
Amberley Publishing A Girl Aboard the Titanic
Book SynopsisThe remarkable memoir of Eva Hart, a 7-year-old survivor of the Titanic Disaster
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd Titanic First Accounts Penguin Classics Deluxe
Book SynopsisFascinating firsthand accounts of the Titanic—in a deluxe package with gorgeous graphic cover artThe Titanic, First Accounts graphic deluxe edition compiles first hand accounts, testimonies, and letters by notable Titanic survivors, including Archibald Gracie, Lawrence Beesley, Elizabeth W. Shutes, and the unsinkable Molly Brown. Full of historically accurate details and an afterword by the grandson of Lawrence Beesley, Titanic Survivors and author of The Loss of the S.S. Titanic, it will be the gift to give die-hard Titanic buffs. Authoritative, commemorative and in a striking, luxurious package with and introduction by Titanic enthusiast and expert, Tim Maltin, this will be the authoritative work on the disaster.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works tTrade Review"With its detailed stories from survivors of the disaster, Titanic, First Accounts is hugely engaging and adroitly debunks some of the event's great myths. ("Nearer, My God, to Thee" wasn't actually the last song played by the ship's band.) The eyewitness testimonies are equal parts illuminating and haunting, revealing intimate conversations with surviving passengers who didn't fully grasp the scope of the unfolding devastation until it was too late." — Entertainment Weekly
£9.49
Amberley Publishing On a Sea of Glass
Book SynopsisA sumptuously illustrated history of the Titanic, her sinking and its aftermath.Trade Review‘A must have book… a definitive source’ * Mike Poirier, Encyclopedia Titanica *‘A chance to experience Titanic’s story like never before’ * Shipping Today and Yesterday *
£24.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Marine Art of Geoff Hunt
Book SynopsisGeoff Hunt is known to millions of readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of Patrick O''Brian''s Aubrey-Maturin novels, and more recently for those of Julian Stockwin''s Thomas Kydd books. He is widely acknowledged to be one of the leading marine artists of his generation. More than a showcase of the versatility and creativity of his work, this book, written by the artist himself, also reveals its accuracy, through five key case studies that explain the initial inspirations, gathering of source material and often lengthy artistic progression that leads to the creation of a finished painting. The artist has selected over 150 paintings and sketches to illustrate his prolific career, painting techniques and influences, dividing them into sections on Nelson''s Navy, The American War of Independence, illustrating the naval writers and the Modern Maritime Scene, which includes recent commissions from the commercial sector and yachting community.Trade ReviewGeoff Hunt's pictures, perfectly accurate in period and details, but very far from merely representational, are often suffused with a light reminiscent of Canaletto -- Patrick O'Brian...his paintings, perhaps more than those of any other artist, have a compelling immediacy and sense of vitality, especially in his work of the great age of sail -- Julian Stockwin
£22.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bradshaw’s Canals and Navigable Rivers: of
Book SynopsisA facsimile edition of Bradshaw’s Canals and Navigable Rivers of England and Wales. In the Victorian era, the name Bradshaw became synonymous with reliable information on travelling the nation's blossoming network of railways. Published in 1904, Canals and Navigable Rivers was the first guide to planning journeys on the inland waterways of England and Wales. Noting bridges, locks, distances and commercial use, it explores the routes, operation and history of the network, and gives commentary on the areas through which it passed. Compiled at a time when the railways had largely supplanted the waterways, it paints a fascinating portrait of the Edwardian canal system as it began to fall into gentle decay. This facsimile edition of the original book now offers a different perspective for canal boaters and walkers, and gives invaluable information about waterways now lost.Trade Review'Congratulations to [Old House] on republishing this, which is the most important source book for all canal historians. And at such a low price too - only GBP15 - which is only a fraction of the amount I paid for my copy twenty years ago.' --Peter Brown, Railway & Canal Historical Society
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Flying Boats
Book SynopsisChronicling a glamorous era in air travel, when journeys took days and were things to be savoured
£16.19
The History Press Ltd Canadian Pacific Ships
Book SynopsisEstablished in the 19th century to carry passengers and freight across the Atlantic and Pacific, this is the story of the development of the company and its ships
£21.25
The History Press Ltd The Port of Bristol
Book SynopsisThe Port of Bristol looks at a slice of the Port''s long history and industrial heritage (1908 - 1977), a period in which it was thriving and growing dramatically. During the 1870s a number of granaries and mills were constructed in the City Docks, and more throughout the twentieth century at Avonmouth which, a decade later, became a major miling centre, with a million tons of grain arriving each year. Oil importing became the Port''s biggest trade during the 1940s, while by the end of the 1960s there were major plants in the area producing zinc, carbon black, bricks and fertiliser. In the same decade Avonmouth was important as quarter of the UK''s tea, as well as raw materials for two of Bristol''s other traditional industries; cocoa and tobacco. The period covered by this book begins with the opening of the Royal Edward Dock at Avonmouth in 1908 and ends with the opening of the Royal Portbury Dock in 1977, which has since become the modern centre of the Port of Bristol, dealing with bulk cargoes, forest products and more cars than any other port in Europe. Illustrated with over 200 photographs from the Port of Bristol Authority Collection held at the Bristol Museums Service - many of which have not been seen in print before - Port of Bristol presents the reader not only with a unique insight into the everyday life of the Docks and the people who worked there, but also with a flavour of the life of the Port during a golden age.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Anatomy of Canals Vol 3 Decline Renewal
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.
£24.00
The History Press Ltd Basingstoke Canal
Book SynopsisA history of Basingstoke Canal
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Pennine Pioneer
Book SynopsisThe Rochdale Canal, the first to open and most successful of the three trans-Pennine canals, was built two hundred years ago. Trade boomed on the canal until the beginning of the twentieth century when the development of motor transport had a dramatic effect on the canal''s importance as a trade route. By the Second World War, the canal was scarcely used.It was formally abandoned in 1952, and parts were filled in as bridges were lowered and major roads built across the canal. In 1974, the Rochdale Canal Society was formed to promote restoration of the canal. Local authority support was gained and the flow process of restoration began, culminating, after a long search for funding, with the canal being completely reopened from Manchester to Sowerby Bridge in 2002. Pennine Pioneer - the Story of the Rochdale Canal follows the life of the canal from its inception in the eighteenth century to its abandonment, and tells of the more recent battle for its restoration.Keith Gibson is the president of the Northern Canals Association, where waterway restoration societies north of Birmingham meet to discuss progress. This, his second book in the Pennine canals, relates the tale of the Rochdale Canal''s past while also looking to its future.
£15.29
The History Press Ltd Fishing Boats of Cornwall
Book SynopsisThe first deep-sea fishing boats of Cornwall are regarded as being influenced by the three-masted French luggers that sailed over to cause havoc amongst the locals. However, fishing had been practised by Cornishmen for many generations before that, with mackerel and pilchard fishing being prominent. Inshore, lobster and crab fishing had also been popular for generations. This book looks at the development of Cornish fishing boats, from the lugger to Pilchard seine-net boats, once as prolific as the luggers and usually built locally, as were traditional lobster and crab vessels. These are discussed alongside more unusual boats, such as the St Ives ''jumbo'' and the Mevagissey ''tosher''. The book brings the story up to date, including modern photos of existing boats gathering for the bi-annual Looe lugger regatta. After motorisation, the shape of the boat changed forever and the adaptation of old boats to accommodate engines is examined, as are the famous yards and boatbuilders of Cornwall still operational today.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd SS France Norway
Book SynopsisA tribute to one of the grandest and most beloved of all twentieth-century ocean liners, in this richly illustrated book by acknowledged liner expert William Miller we salute the France/Norway
£21.25
The History Press Ltd Wilts and Berks Canal Revisited
Book SynopsisThe Wilts & Berks Canal was opened in 1810 but promoted from 1793, connecting the Kennet & Avon Canal at Semington to the River Thames at Abingdon. In 1819 the North Wilts Canal was opened from Swindon to Latton on the Thames Severn Canal, providing an alternative route for boats bypassing the difficult Upper Thames Navigation. Abandoned in 1914, urban development took its toll on the canal and in some of the country areas it was returned to agricultural use. But the rural nature of this navigation was in many ways its salvation, meaning much of it lay undisturbed. Since 1977 the canal has been under active restoration and is now the biggest project of its type in the country. With ambitious plans in place to make the canal a centre for leisure and tourism as well as a haven for walkers, cyclists and fishermen, there has never been a more opportune time to reflect on its long journey. With over 180 photographs and informative captions, canal expert Doug Small revisits this much-love
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Scottish Fishing Boats
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.
£15.29
The History Press Ltd The SS Great Britain Story
Book SynopsisThe SS Great Britain Story is a concise account of one of the most famous steamships ever built. The great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel embraced the latest innovations, including an iron hull and a screw-propeller, to create an ocean liner that was decades ahead of its time. Launched by Prince Albert in 1843, the SS Great Britain was nearly lost three years later when she ran aground in Dundrum Bay, Ireland. Fortunately she weathered the winter storms and went on to enjoy a long and chequered career. She spent many years transporting emigrants to Australia, served as a cargo vessel, and almost ended her days stranded on the Falkland Islands. Following an incredible rescue mission in the 1970s, fully documented here, she was returned to dry-dock in Bristol, where she was originally built, and is now the centrepiece of a fascinating and ongoing restoration project.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The River Welland Shipping and Mariners of
Book SynopsisIn its heyday Spalding was a busy commercial port, with a shipping industry that affected a large majority of the local population.
£15.29
The University of Alabama Press Engines of Rebellion
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
£44.20
Wayzgoose Pearsons Canal Companion Severn and Avon
Book SynopsisNow in its 8th edition the Pearson Canal Companion to the Severn and Avon has increased in size and provides invaluable information about the inland waterways of the Severn and Avon plus the mid-Worcestershire ring and Cotswold Canals.Table of Contents1. River Avon - Tewkesbury to Stratford 2. Stratford-on-Avon Canal - Stratford to King's Norton 3. Worcester & Birmingham Canal - Birmingham to Worcester 4. Droitwich Canals - Hawford to Hanbury 5. River Severn - Stourport to Gloucester 7. Cotswold Canals - Saul Junction to Lechlade 8. Grand Union Canal - Birmingham to Braunston
£15.54
Wayzgoose South Midlands Canal Companion
Book SynopsisThoroughly revised, with all new photographs, this latest edition of a guide first published in 1983 has been increased in size from 112 page to 128 pages and features a square backed spine with sewn sections for added durability.
£11.95
Amberley Publishing Calmac Ships in the 1970s
Book SynopsisDavid Christie delves into his archives to present a wonderful, evocative unpublished photographs of a golden age of Calmac ships.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Italian Liners of the 1960s
Book SynopsisPacked with superb rare and previously unpublished illustrations, Ian Sebire looks at the defining works of the great Italian naval architect Nicolo Costanzi.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Shipwrecks of the Solent
Book SynopsisDiscover the fascinating story of the many ships wrecked in the waters of the Solent between Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Mersey Shipping Since 2000
Book SynopsisThis book describes how the local changes to shipping since 2000 that have affected the River Mersey.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Artemis
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated and detailed account of this much-loved vessel.
£16.99
Amberley Publishing Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Book SynopsisFounded in 1838, and operating to South America from Liverpool, the Pacific Steam Navigation Co. was the first to operate steamships in the Pacific.
£999.99
Amberley Publishing Dunkirk Little Ships
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.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Royal Mail Liners 19251971
Book SynopsisExplores the story behind some of the great liners of the twentieth century.
£999.99
Amberley Publishing Sealink British Ferries
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated look at this much-missed company. Ian Collard tells the fascinating story of this unique shipping company.
£14.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Tales from the Tillerman
Book SynopsisHaywood imprints his inimitable humour on his descriptions of the people and places he meets along the way.' BBC Countryfile magazineHe conjures up a picture of a different world, filled with interesting and eccentric people. A cross-section of the best of middle England, in fact.'The Oxford TimesSteve Haywood has been cruising the inland waterways for fifty years, and has amassed a following of readers keen to hear about his travelling tales on Britain's beautiful canals and rivers. His previously published books Narrowboat Dreams, One Man and a Narrowboat, Too Narrow to Swing a Cat and Narrowboat Nomads have all been hugely enjoyed by those with a desire for a narrowboat narrative told in Steve's witty, charming style. Tales from the Tillerman is Steve's tribute to Britain's canals, rivers and countryside and a celebration of Britishness in all its eccentric glory. Unlike Steve's previous tiTrade ReviewWith his acerbic, dry humour, Steve relates various brushes with other canal users, officialdom and extreme weather in amusing or alarming circumstances. Through it all, he paints a picture of a rapidly changing ‘Middle England’ and its frustrated populace... compelling reading not only for its wealth of fascinating history and entertaining anecdotes but also for its perceptive insight into a nation caught in turmoil. * Towpath Talk *For a spot of armchair escapism, we recommend losing yourself in Tales from the Tillerman: A Life-long Love Affair with Britain’s Waterways, by waterman Steve Haywood, who urges readers to explore the waterways on their doorsteps. * The Daily Telegraph *Compelling reading not only for its wealth of fascinating history and entertaining anecdotes but also for its perceptive insight into a nation caught in turmoil. * Towpath Talk *A warm, nostalgic celebration of a lifestyle, an island and its often eccentric inhabitants. * Wanderlust *This book is a perfect read for anyone with a desire to explore more of the UK's river and canal network. * Practical Boat Owner *Steve recounts his adventures with humour, lots of local information, history and anecdotes * Practical Boat Owner *Haywood is always entertaining, and fans of his previous books certainly won't be disappointed with this new offeringAn accomplished writer... Mr Haywood is always entertaining, and fans of his previous books certainly won't be disappointed with this new offering. -- James Francis Fox * Waterways World *A charming history of Britain’s inland waterways... nothing short of a love letter to our heritage in all its eccentric glory. * Bury and West Suffolk Magazine *A charming, witty tribute to Britain’s canals, rivers and countryside – one that will have you itching to explore the waterways yourself. * Lifeboat Magazine *Steve Haywood combines a history of Britain's canals with 50 years of anecdotes and lively rants about his own water escapades and the changes in the cruising landscape he has encountered along the way. * The Observer *
£12.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RMS Queen Mary
Book SynopsisFor 1930s Britain, the Queen Mary was a symbol of hope. Cunard had abandoned construction on what they had planned to be the grandest liner of all time (then known simply as Job 534) in the depths of the Depression. Her half-finished hull sat on the Clyde for years, but when Cunard announced they were going to complete her, it was a sign, perhaps, that the darkest days were over, that the country was emerging from economic disaster and that Britannia would soon rule the waves once again.The Queen Mary would go on to be one of the most famous ships in the world for all the right reasons. The first British ship to be over 1,000 feet in length, launched by her namesake (and for which the Clyde had to be artificially widened to allow such a large ship to pass through), she won the Blue Riband (the record for fastest Atlantic crossing) not once by twice and when she won it the second time in 1938 she held it until 1952.After wartime service carrying up to 16,000 US troops to Trade ReviewThis nicely-produced book asks, and answers, 101 questions about the Queen Mary. This approach offers a different and interesting perspective, and the informative text is accompanied by photographs and other original material. * Ships Monthly *
£13.10
Protea Boekhuis Shipwreck Stories
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£17.05
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Ship Models from the Age of Sail: Building and
Book SynopsisThe vast majority of period ship models are built from kits, usually primarily of wood with some ready-made fittings. Although these commercial offerings have improved significantly in recent years, all of them can be enhanced in accuracy or detail by an experienced modelmaker. This book, by an expert ship modeller, distils lessons gleaned from a lifetime practising the hobby to the highest standards, setting out methods of improving basic kits and gradually developing the skills and confidence to tackle the construction of a model from scratch. Using a variety of kits as the starting point, each chapter demonstrates a technique that can be readily improved or a feature that can be replaced to the advantage of the finished model. Topics include hull planking, representing copper sheathing, many aspects of more accurate masting and rigging, and how to replace kit parts and fittings from scratch. Ultimately, the impact of a period model depends on its accuracy, and the book also provides guidance on plans and references, where to find them and how they are best used. The plank-on-frame model, sometimes with exposed frames in the Navy Board style, has always been considered the crowning achievement of period ship modelling, and this book concludes with coverage of the very latest kits that put fully framed models within the reach of ordinary mortals. Offering advice, expertise and inspiration, _Ship Models from the Age of Sail_ has something for anyone interested in building a period ship model, whatever their level of skill.
£24.00
