Ferry to Tasmania: A Short History

Author:   Peter Plowman
Publisher:   Rosenberg Publishing
ISBN:  

9781877058271


Pages:   200
Publication Date:   01 October 2004
Format:   Hardback
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Ferry to Tasmania: A Short History


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Provides the first detailed account of the development of these services, from the very early days of paddle steamers right up to the introduction of Spirit of Tasmania III in January, 2004. The story is told primarily through the ships, but there are also numerous personal reminiscences and experiences recounted, that bring the tale to life. Packed with over 200 pictures, many in full colour. Extensive descriptions of each ship, along with deck plans and interior pictures.

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Author:   Peter Plowman
Publisher:   Rosenberg Publishing
Imprint:   Rosenberg Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 29.00cm
Weight:   0.820kg
ISBN:  

9781877058271


ISBN 10:   1877058270
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   01 October 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Early Days; Two Tasmanian Shipping Companies; Bitter Rivalry; Consolidation; Loongana; Hobart Services; Nairana; Tasmanian Steamers Pty Ltd; Riverina and Zealandia; Taroona; World War II and the Post-War Years; Princess of Tasmania; Empress of Australia; Australian Trader; All Change; Abel Tasman; SeaCat Tasmania; The Devil Cats; Reviving the Sydney Service; Index.

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Peter Plowman is a noted maritime researcher and writer, having had five books published in Australia over the past twenty years. His first books detailed the history of Australian and New Zealand Passenger Ships from 1875 to 1980.

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