Ships & shipping: general interest books

Under the hot summer sun, vacationers stroll the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, chewing saltwater taffy and listening...  Read More >>

Under the hot summer sun, vacationers stroll the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, chewing saltwater taffy and listening...  Read More >>

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This book, originally from 1912 deals with the history of the fore-and-aft-rig, which is the most common rig on...  Read More >>

This marvellous book first appeared in 1888 in England and explains everything a boater should know.  Read More >>

Presents the characterization and modeling of lifetime-related external actions of multiple origin as well as physical...  Read More >>

Reprint of the famous original (first issued in 1901).  Read More >>

The famous and complete history of sailing ships from its beginning until the late 19th century. Probably the best...  Read More >>

On April 15, 1912, the HMS Titanic sank, killing 1,517 people and leaving the rest clinging to debris in the frozen...  Read More >>

Nachdruck des Grundwerkes zum Holzbootsbau von 1911. Mit vielen Rissen, Abbildungen und Zeichnungen.  Read More >>

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing...  Read More >>

This textbook is intended to serve as an introduction to the underlying science and engineering of weapons used...  Read More >>

E. James Tull's innate artistic talent, his caring, nurturing personality, his mechanical skills and attention to...  Read More >>

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...  Read More >>

The US Navy is one of the most powerful naval force that has ever sailed the oceans. Although less numerous than...  Read More >>

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The Historian Who Changed the Way Naval Battles Were Fought In 1859 Alfred Thayer Mahan graduated second in his...  Read More >>

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This book explains how to manage small boats and yachts under all conditions, with explanatory chapters on ordinary...  Read More >>

An engaging and definitive study of the secrets of the vast commercial success of the Dutch East India Company  Read More >>

A history of White Funnel steamers  Read More >>

Dieses lange vergriffene Werk von 1787 beschreibt anschaulich, wie seinerzeit unter Zuhilfenahme der Sterne auf...  Read More >>

Nationally recognized maritime artist Loretta Krupinski's meticulously rendered oil paintings show fascinating details...  Read More >>

An analytical and descriptive account of procedures on these vessels to ensure safety at sea  Read More >>

In 1889, John West and James Peachey unveiled their new invention, a steam warping tug that would revolutionize...  Read More >>