Ships & shipping: general interest books

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Annual List Of Merchant Vessels Of The United States; Volume 14

Annual List Of Merchant Vessels Of The United States;...

Author: United States Dept of the Treasury ,  United States Dept of Commerce and
ISBN: 9781022259805
Format: Paperback
$71.15

"This annual list of merchant vessels in the United States provides comprehensive information about the country's...  Read More >>

Breakers Ahead; or, Uncle Jack's Stories of Great Shipwrecks of Recent Times: 1869 to 1890

Breakers Ahead; or, Uncle Jack's Stories of Great Shipwrecks...

Author: Jessie Margaret Edmondston Saxby
ISBN: 9781022040816
Format: Paperback
$47.39

"A gripping collection of true stories of shipwrecks and sea disasters from the late 19th century. The author, a...  Read More >>

The Rudder; Volume 35

The Rudder; Volume 35

Author: Anonymous
ISBN: 9781021907875
Format: Paperback
$84.35

"The Rudder is an authoritative book on the art of sailing and shipbuilding. It reflects on the historical development...  Read More >>

Apendice A Las Costumbres Maritimas Del Libro Del Consulado: Contiene Una Coleccion De Leyes Y Estatutos ... Relativos A Ordenanzas Del Comercio Naval ......

Author: Anonymous
ISBN: 9781021823243
Format: Paperback
$55.31

"Este apéndice...  Read More >>

Hailing's Circular

Hailing's Circular

Author: Thomas Hailing
ISBN: 9781021824387
Format: Paperback
$42.11

"Hailings Circular is a newsletter that reports on the news and events related to the maritime industry, shipping,...  Read More >>

Anticosti, its Shipwrecks: What has Been Done Since Confederation to Prevent Marine Disasters, Notes of a Lecture

Anticosti, its Shipwrecks: What has Been Done Since...

Author: J U Gregory
ISBN: 9781022249233
Format: Paperback
$36.83

"Come along on a journey to the remote island of Anticosti, known for its treacherous coastal waters and history...  Read More >>

The Magnetism of Ships and the Deviations of the Compass

The Magnetism of Ships and the Deviations of the Compass...

Author: Liverpool Compass Committee
ISBN: 9781021696120
Format: Paperback
$71.15

"This fascinating book explores the science of shipbuilding and navigation. It offers a detailed look at the role...  Read More >>

History of American Shipping: Its Prestige, Decline, and Prospect

History of American Shipping: Its Prestige, Decline,...

Author: Charles Stephen Hill
ISBN: 9781021748348
Format: Paperback
$55.31

"A comprehensive history of American shipping from colonial times to the early 20th century, examining the economic,...  Read More >>

Proceedings of the National Ship-Canal Convention, Held at the City of Chicago, June 2 and 3, 1863

Proceedings of the National Ship-Canal Convention, Held...

Author: Ship-Canal Convention (1863 Chicago)
ISBN: 9781022137219
Format: Paperback
$55.31

"This publication contains the proceedings of an 1863 convention regarding the construction of a ship canal from...  Read More >>

Reed's Seamanship. Compiled For Candidates Preparing To Pass The Marine Board Examinations For Certificates Of Competency As Mates And Masters. With ... Diagrams

Reed's Seamanship. Compiled For Candidates Preparing...

Author: Thomas And Company Ltd Reed ,  Swainston C M
ISBN: 9781022245389
Format: Paperback
$71.15

"This comprehensive guide to seamanship is a must-read for anyone preparing for a marine board examination. It covers...  Read More >>

Stories of the Ships

Stories of the Ships

Author: Freeman Lewis R (Lewis Ransome)
ISBN: 9781022137998
Format: Paperback
$60.59

"In this charming collection of sea stories, the author Lewis R. Freeman takes readers on a journey through the...  Read More >>

Skippers and Shellbacks

Skippers and Shellbacks

Author: James Runciman
ISBN: 9781022098008
Format: Paperback
$63.23

"In this entertaining and informative work, James Runciman shares his experiences as a sailor and his encounters...  Read More >>

A Sketch of the Origin and Progress of Steam Navigation From Authentic Documents

A Sketch of the Origin and Progress of Steam Navigation...

Author: Bennet Woodcroft
ISBN: 9781021664624
Format: Paperback
$50.03

"This fascinating book provides a detailed history of steam navigation, from its early development in the late 18th...  Read More >>

Merchant Vessels

Merchant Vessels

Author: Robert Riegel
ISBN: 9781021662507
Format: Paperback
$60.59

"A comprehensive guide to merchant vessels, from their construction to their operation on the high seas. Riegel's...  Read More >>

Pilot Lore; From Sail to Steam

Pilot Lore; From Sail to Steam

Author: United New York and New Jersey Sandy
ISBN: 9781022201651
Format: Paperback
$65.87

"Allen, the National Service Bureau, and the United New York and New Jersey Sandy Hook Pilots Benevolent Associations...  Read More >>

To Amend Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920: Hearings Before the Committee On the Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, Sixty-Seventh Congress, First Session, On H.R. 6645. October 28 and November 3, 1921

To Amend Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920:...

Author: United States Congress House Commi
ISBN: 9781021619143
Format: Paperback
$55.31

"This important document presents the testimony and arguments presented to the Committee on the Merchant Marine...  Read More >>

Le Port De Bordeaux: Sa Situation Actuelle--Son Avenir ...

Le Port De Bordeaux: Sa Situation Actuelle--Son Avenir...

Author: Étienne Huyard
ISBN: 9781021630353
Format: Paperback
$42.11

"Le port de Bordeaux est à la fois un symbole de l'histoire de la ville et un enjeu stratégique pour l'économie...  Read More >>

The Ship-owners' And Ship-masters' Handy-book

The Ship-owners' And Ship-masters' Handy-book

Author: Ltd Reed Thomas and Co
ISBN: 9781021277268
Format: Paperback
$42.11

"The Ship-Owners and Ship-Masters Handy-Book is a comprehensive guide to the operation and maintenance of sailing...  Read More >>

The Nautical Gazette, Volumes 95-96

The Nautical Gazette, Volumes 95-96

Author: Anonymous
ISBN: 9781021259318
Format: Paperback
$84.35

"As the premier publication for the maritime industry, The Nautical Gazette provides valuable news, analysis, and...  Read More >>

Twelve Complete V-bottom Designs; a Textbook Containing Complete Designs, Plans and Specifications of Twelve Ideal V-bottom Boats of Various Approved Types and Sizes Suitable for all Kinds of Service Volume; Volume 3

Twelve Complete V-bottom Designs; a Textbook Containing...

Author: William H Hand, Jr
ISBN: 9781021183033
Format: Paperback
$42.11

"Get expert instruction and inspiration for creating your own V-bottom boats with this comprehensive manual from...  Read More >>

The "Thames To The Solent By Canal And Sea, Or, The Log Of The Una Boat ""caprice"

The "Thames To The Solent By Canal And Sea, Or, The...

Author: J B Dashwood
ISBN: 9781021187918
Format: Paperback
$50.03

"Follow the journey of the Una boat Caprice as it travels from the Thames to the Solent via canal and sea routes....  Read More >>

Sails and Sailmaking With Draughting: And the Centre of Effort of the Sails; Also, Weights and Sizes of Ropes; Masting, Rigging, and Sails of Steam Vessels, Etc

Sails and Sailmaking With Draughting: And the Centre...

Author: Robert Kipping
ISBN: 9781021185662
Format: Paperback
$60.59

"Kipping's authoritative guide to sailmaking and rigging is a classic of maritime literature. Featuring detailed...  Read More >>

Sea-Sickness and How to Prevent It

Sea-Sickness and How to Prevent It

Author: John Chapman
ISBN: 9781021271594
Format: Paperback
$47.39

"For anyone who has ever experienced the misery of seasickness, John Chapman's Sea-Sickness and How to Prevent It...  Read More >>

Sailing Ships and Their Story: The Story of Their Development From The Earliest Times to The Present Day

Sailing Ships and Their Story: The Story of Their Development...

Author: Anonymous
ISBN: 9781021331205
Format: Paperback
$68.51

"This lavishly illustrated book is a fascinating and informative account of the history of sailing ships. The author...  Read More >>

Account of Some Recent Improvements in the System of Navigating the Ganges by Iron Steam Vessels

Account of Some Recent Improvements in the System of...

Author: Albert Robinson
ISBN: 9781021346636
Format: Paperback
$42.11

"This 1858 pamphlet by Albert Robinson is a pioneering exploration of the use of steamboats on the Ganges River...  Read More >>

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