Ships & shipping: general interest books

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Brings together more than 2,600 entries on various aspects of the seas and the vessels that sail on them. This edition...  Read More >>

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Ship Construction is a comprehensive text for students of naval architecture, ship building and construction, and...  Read More >>

Captain Ian Tew becomes Chief officer on the salvage tug Salvaliant and learns his salvage towing from Dutch Captain....  Read More >>

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Describes how canals emerged from the industrial revolution of the eighteenth century, how they thrived and subsequently...  Read More >>

A national route planning map for Britain's waterways. It has coverage of the various broad and narrow canals, rivers...  Read More >>

A clear, concise and logical introduction to boat electrics. An understanding of this subject is essential for any...  Read More >>

A clear, concise and logical introduction to boat electrics. An understanding of this subject is essential for any...  Read More >>

Specific Models Covered:3.0 GL, 3.0 GS, 4.3 GL, 4.3 GS, 4.3 GI, 5.0 GL,; 5.0 GI, 5.0 FL, 5.0 FI, 5.0 FSI, 5.7 GL,...  Read More >>

Provides an overview of the design, use, weapons, and equipment of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. Written in English...  Read More >>

Provides an overview of the design, uses, weapons, and equipment of U.S. Navy submarines. Written in English and...  Read More >>

Describes jet-powered hydroplane boats, including information on their design and speed. Written in English and...  Read More >>

George Adams (c 1720-1773), optician and scientific writer, is best remembered as a maker of fine mathematical instruments...  Read More >>

QE2 was the last large liner built on Clydeside, has been to war (Falklands 1982) as well as the favoured holiday...  Read More >>

Illustrated To Include 45 Detailed Figures - Chapters: History Of Gyro Experiments - Principles Of Precession -...  Read More >>

Knud Aage Nielsen's boats remain highly prized. This big, handsome volume includes many plans and photographs to...  Read More >>

An on-board reference to the maritime flags of the world and their usage. Those who have ever put to sea wondering...  Read More >>

Section titles include design, formulas, general theory (resistance and slip, efficiency, strength of blades, etc.),...  Read More >>

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A modern, authoritative anchoring guide for sailors and powerboaters A boat swinging safely at anchor can mark the...  Read More >>

The Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques is the latest work from the well-respected marine author, D J House....  Read More >>

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