Ships & shipping: general interest books

Numerous successful reprints of contemporary works on rigging and seamanship indicate the breadth of interest...  Read More >>

Celestial navigation can be a daunting and intimidating subject for some to learn. There are many comprehensive...  Read More >>

The Department of Development Planning, NDRC, and the Cloud River Urban Research Institute compiled this quantifiable...  Read More >>

This book follows the evolution of ocean liner design, its grandeur and occasionally its lower-class simplicity....  Read More >>

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A charming and insightful exploration of the amazing architecture and engineering wonders that surround Britain's...  Read More >>

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.  Read More >>

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A lavishly illustrated volume of Klondike frontier history.  Read More >>

"A First-hand Account of Prison Experience in the American Revolution ""Among the many events which took place...  Read More >>

Celebrating 180 years of the iconic Cunard Line, the world’s most famous shipping company  Read More >>

In a Class All Their Own: Unique and Historic Boats of New England features nearly forty profiles of classic/unique...  Read More >>

This new book traces the histories of navies and ships of the defeated powers from the months leading up to the...  Read More >>

This book sets out to provide a coherent history of the fortunes of this ship-type in the twentieth century, beginning...  Read More >>

This true story follows the events of the twenty-seven hours following the explosion as well as the harrowing stories...  Read More >>

Over 75 striking black-and-white prints of classic sailboats in action from world-renowned photographer Michael...  Read More >>

This version of the handbook is printed in color. Color is necessary to visually understand the light color patterns...  Read More >>

For over 150 years the United States Nautical Almanac Office has published The Nautical Almanac, first as part of...  Read More >>

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.  Read More >>

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.  Read More >>

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The first independent account of the remarkable voyage of theTilikum.  Read More >>

Mary Gillanders grew up around the lighthouses of the Clyde in the mid-20th century, at a time when only the attention...  Read More >>

"""The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging"" is a full-color primer for anyone who will be voyaging on the oceans of the...  Read More >>