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Walks to Lighthouses - Walks to the most spectacular lighthouses in Wales (Paperback): Alf Anderson Walks to Lighthouses - Walks to the most spectacular lighthouses in Wales (Paperback)
Alf Anderson
R180 R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Save R20 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to the ten most spectacular lighthouses in Wales in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use.

Exploring the Britannic - The Life, Last Voyage and Wreck of Titanic's Tragic Twin (Hardcover): Simon Mills Exploring the Britannic - The Life, Last Voyage and Wreck of Titanic's Tragic Twin (Hardcover)
Simon Mills
R890 R728 Discovery Miles 7 280 Save R162 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Launched in 1914, two years after the ill-fated voyage of her sister ship, RMS Titanic, the Britannic was intended to be superior to her tragic twin in every way. But war intervened and in 1915 she was requisitioned as a hospital ship. Just one year later, while on her way to collect troops wounded in the Balkans campaign, she fell victim to a mine laid by a German U-boat and tragically sank in the middle of the Aegean Sea.

There her wreck lay, at a depth of 400 feet, until it was discovered 59 years later by legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau. In 1996 the wreck was bought by the author of this book, Simon Mills.

Exploring the Britannic tells the complete story of this enigmatic ship: her construction, launch and life, her fateful last voyage, and the historical findings resulting from the exploration of the well-preserved wreck over a period of 40 years. With remarkable sonar scans and many never before seen photographs of the wreck, plus fold-out sections of the original Harland & Wolff ship plans, not previously published in their entirety, Exploring the Britannic finally details how the mysteries surrounding the 100-year-old enigma were laid to rest, and what the future might also hold for her.

Lighthouses of England - The South West (Paperback, 1st): Nicholas Leach, Tony Denton Lighthouses of England - The South West (Paperback, 1st)
Nicholas Leach, Tony Denton
R306 R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Sea Venture - Shipwreck, Survival, and the Salvation of Jamestown (Paperback, First): Kieran Doherty Sea Venture - Shipwreck, Survival, and the Salvation of Jamestown (Paperback, First)
Kieran Doherty
R609 R507 Discovery Miles 5 070 Save R102 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In one of the most triumphant high sea stories ever told, Kieran Doherty brings to life the remarkable true story of the ship that rescued the struggling Jamestown settlement in 1610 and single-handedly ensured England's place in the New World. When the Sea Venture left England in 1609, it was flagship in a fleet of nine bound for Jamestown with roughly 600 settlers and badly needed supplies aboard. But after four weeks at sea, as the voyage neared its end, a hurricane hit devastating the fleet--one ship sank, the rest scattered, and the Sea Venture was shipwrecked on the island of Bermuda. It would take Sea Venture's passengers nearly a year and half to reach their destination. Awaiting them was not the thriving, populated colony they expected, but instead the grim reality of a remaining fifty colonists--beleaguered, desperate, and hungry. But, the question remains, would the English have lost their place in the New World if the "Sea Venture" had never arrived? A story of strife and triumph, but above all, endurance, "Sea Venture" begins and ends in hope and remains one of the greatest "What Ifs?" in history. With the bravado of a legendary sea saga, Doherty braves the elements in "Sea Venture," delivering a powerful history willed by a people destined to change the New World forever.

Fowey Lifeboats - 150 Years of Gallantry (Paperback): Nicholas Leach Fowey Lifeboats - 150 Years of Gallantry (Paperback)
Nicholas Leach
R186 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R34 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The coastline of Cornwall has a reputation for being one of the most treacherous in Britain and is protected by a fleet of fast and sophisticated rescue craft, funded by voluntary contributions and operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. This book tells the history of the lifeboats that have served at Fowey and Polkerris.

Ships in Focus Record 37 (Paperback): Ships in Focus Publications Ships in Focus Record 37 (Paperback)
Ships in Focus Publications
R239 R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Save R57 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Manchester Ship Canal Edition; British & Continental Steamship Co. Ltd: Part 1; From Canada to Wales: The Tale of an MSC Tug; Up the Canal in Colour; SD14 Update; J Wharton (Shipping) Ltd: Part 3; Dredging in the Port of Manchester; Up the Canal in Back & White; Arnott Young.

Waverley - Last of the Clyde Steamers (Paperback): Andrew Clark Waverley - Last of the Clyde Steamers (Paperback)
Andrew Clark
R375 Discovery Miles 3 750 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
SS France / Norway - Classic Liners (Paperback): William H. Miller SS France / Norway - Classic Liners (Paperback)
William H. Miller
R614 Discovery Miles 6 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The spectacular French flagship France, the longest liner ever built, was the latest transatlantic supership when completed in the 1960s, and - according to most early reports - the most luxurious liner then afloat. The last of the great French Line passenger ships, on the celebrated run to and from New York she was not only the national flagship, but went on to have a most fortunate life with two noted careers and two highly recognisable names. She was one of the greatest of all twentieth-century liners. Maiden voyage passengers goggled at the luxuries aboard the $80 million floating masterpiece with her fantastic interiors, superb service and most exquisite food, yet despite her success she eventually lost out to the unsurpassable speed of jet aircraft. Laid-up, she lingered for five years before being bought by the Norwegians in 1979 and was dramatically transformed from the indoor, transatlantic France into the outdoor, tropical Norway. By May 1980, she began sailing in Caribbean waters and, for years afterward, ranked as the largest cruise ship in the world: an innovator and a great prelude to today's mega-liners. A tribute to one of the grandest and most beloved of all twentieth-century ocean liners, in this richly illustrated book by acknowledged liner expert William Miller we salute the France/Norway!

Illustrated Guide to Frigates of the World (Paperback): Bernard Ireland Illustrated Guide to Frigates of the World (Paperback)
Bernard Ireland
R328 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R76 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This fully illustrated reference book charts the complete history of frigates, from their post-World War I function as escort vessels, their role as sloops and corvettes, and their subsequent transformation into post-World War II anti-submarine vessels. A country-by-country directory of over 70 classes describes the main characteristics of each vessel. Each entry, with its expert commentary and high-quality photography, is accompanied by a specification box detailing country of origin, displacement, dimensions, armament, machinery, power, performance and protection. A useful glossary containing definitions of key naval terms is included at the back of the book. With its lively narrative and over 235 photographs, this authoritative volume provides historians and enthusiasts with key information about these important naval vessels.

Report into the Loss of the SS Titanic - A Centennial Reappraisal (Paperback): Samuel Halpern, Cathy Akers-Jordan, George Behe,... Report into the Loss of the SS Titanic - A Centennial Reappraisal (Paperback)
Samuel Halpern, Cathy Akers-Jordan, George Behe, Bruce Beveridge, Mark Chirnside, … 1
R648 R541 Discovery Miles 5 410 Save R107 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Report into the Loss of the SS Titanic is a complete re-evaluation of the loss of Titanic based on evidence that has come to light since the discovery of the wreck in 1985. This collective undertaking is compiled by eleven of the world's foremost Titanic researchers - experts who have spent many years examining the wealth of information that has arisen since 1912. Following the basic layout of the 1912 Wreck Commission Report, this modern report provides fascinating insights into the ship itself, the American and British inquiries, the passengers and crew, the fateful journey and ice warnings received, the damage and sinking, rescue of survivors, the circumstances in connection with the SS Californian and SS Mount Temple, and the aftermath and ramifications that followed the disaster. The book seeks to answer controversial questions, such as whether steerage passengers were detained behind gates, and also reveals the names and aliases of all passengers and crew who sailed on Titanic's maiden voyage. Containing the most extensively referenced chronology of the voyage ever assembled and featuring a wealth of explanatory charts and diagrams, as well as archive photographs, this comprehensive volume is the definitive 'go-to' reference book for this ill-fated ship.

Titanic Tragedy - A New Look at the Lost Liner (Paperback): John Maxtone-Graham Titanic Tragedy - A New Look at the Lost Liner (Paperback)
John Maxtone-Graham
R595 R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Save R81 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Titanic Tragedy maritime historian John Maxtone-Graham documents the vessel's design, construction, and departure from Southampton, her passengers' lifeboat ordeal, their Carpathia rescue, the role of new technologies, and memorials to her crew. He describes poignantly the performance of her eight gallant bandsmen who played on deck to the very end; none survived. Added historical bonuses include seven letters, ostensibly from a Titanic passenger. In fact, they were written by one of America's most eminent historians, Walter Lord, author of the seminal A Night to Remember of 1955. His devastating parodies about life aboard the doomed ship appear here in print for the first time.

Boat Modeling with Dynamite Payson - A Step-By-Step Guide to Building Models of Small Craft (Paperback): Harold H. Payson Boat Modeling with Dynamite Payson - A Step-By-Step Guide to Building Models of Small Craft (Paperback)
Harold H. Payson
R627 R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Save R92 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Step-by-step instruction, illustrated, beginning with the basics and working toward advanced hull shapes and techniques by a gentleman who knows his stuff.

Table of Contents:

Building the Maine Lobsterboat

12 - Foot Fisherman's Skiff

The Gloucester Light Dory

Bobcat - An Instant Catboat

Cartopper

The Peapod

The Friendship Sloop Amy R. Payson

Legendary Sailboats (Hardcover): Beken of Cowes Legendary Sailboats (Hardcover)
Beken of Cowes 1
R1,187 R937 Discovery Miles 9 370 Save R250 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since 1883, four generations of the Beken family have dedicated themselves to marine photography, creating the most artistic images of sailboats ever shot and even receiving a Royal Warrant of Excellence. This extraordinary selection of work from the Beken Marine Photography Archive traces the evolution of their unsurpassable style. For every rare and legendary picture, and every yacht, theres a captivating accompanying story.

Ships in Focus Record 14 (Paperback): Ships in Focus Publications Ships in Focus Record 14 (Paperback)
Ships in Focus Publications
R225 R171 Discovery Miles 1 710 Save R54 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Furness North Pacific Ships: Part 1; Hansen Shipbuilding; Bideford: Part 1; Australian Two Funnellers; s/v Beechbank -- Misery & Misadventure; Torquay Harbour: Part 2; Whitbury Shipping Fleet List: Part 2; Vintage Reds -- Russian Ships.

High Style on the High Seas - Passenger Ships Interiors (Paperback): William Miller High Style on the High Seas - Passenger Ships Interiors (Paperback)
William Miller
R679 R555 Discovery Miles 5 550 Save R124 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Ocean liners conjure up an instant image of luxury. The great salons and smoking room, the suites, the staterooms and even the indoor swimming pools. This book will look at a century or so of the decor of ocean liners. It begins with the likes of the 'Mauretania', commissioned in 1907, and shows the Edwardian flourish and finery-the palm court days. We move into the 1920s & '30s, to Art Nouveau, German Bauhaus and of course the high glamour of Art Deco. Ships include the 'Paris', the innovative 'Ile de France', the 'Bremen' and the stunning 'Normandie' and 'Queen Mary'. Then there is post-war moderne, 'mid century' as it is dubbed today, and finally the contemporary of the current cruise generation-the floating resorts.

Seamanship in the Age of Sail - An Account of Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-O-War, 1600-1860 (Hardcover): John Harland Seamanship in the Age of Sail - An Account of Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-O-War, 1600-1860 (Hardcover)
John Harland
R1,272 Discovery Miles 12 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Numerous successful reprints of contemporary works on rigging and seamanship indicate the breadth of interest in the lost art of handling square-rigged ships. Modelmakers, marine painters and enthusiasts need to know not only how the ships were rigged but how much sail was set in each condition of wind and sea, how the various manoeuvres were carried out, and the intricacies of operations like reefing sails or 'catting' an anchor. Contemporary treatises such as Brady's Kedge Anchor in the USA or Darcy Lever's Sheet Anchor in Britain tell only half the story, for they were training manuals intended to be used at sea in conjunction with practical experiences and often only cover officially-condoned practices. This book, on the other hand, is a modern, objective appraisal of the evidence, concerned with the actualities as much as the theory. The author has studied virtually every manual published about seamanship over a period of nearly four centuries. This gives the book a completely international balance and allows him to describe for the first time the proper historical development of seamanship among the major navies of the world.

Ships' Figureheads (Hardcover): Hans Jurgen Hansen Ships' Figureheads (Hardcover)
Hans Jurgen Hansen
R724 R568 Discovery Miles 5 680 Save R156 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Many different types of figureheads are pictured in color and b/w photos with a fascinating historical text that explains their use and the sculptors who made them. Figurehead lions, dragon heads, and human forms are primarily from the nineteenth century. Court sculptors and independent figurehead carvers are introduced whose work appears on royal pleasure craft.

The Matthew of Bristol (Hardcover): Clive Burlton The Matthew of Bristol (Hardcover)
Clive Burlton
R381 Discovery Miles 3 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Studying the Princess Carolina - Anatomy of the Ship That Held Up Wall Street (Hardcover): Warren Curtis Riess Studying the Princess Carolina - Anatomy of the Ship That Held Up Wall Street (Hardcover)
Warren Curtis Riess
R1,508 Discovery Miles 15 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Breverton's Nautical Curiosities - A Book Of The Sea (Hardcover): Terry Breverton Breverton's Nautical Curiosities - A Book Of The Sea (Hardcover)
Terry Breverton
R725 R585 Discovery Miles 5 850 Save R140 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Breverton's Nautical Curiosities is arranged into thematic chapters:1) 1) The ocean environment - animals, geography, geology, weather, coasts, islands2) 2) Ship types and parts - from the first boat to the latest cutting-edge technology1) 3) People - heroes, heroines, pirates, sailors, captains 2) 4) Disasters, battles, wars3) 5) Literature - stories, myths, legends, proclamations, acts, orders 4) 6) Nautical sayings and slang Breverton's Nautical Curiosities is about ships, people and the sea. However, unlike many other nautical compendiums, the focus of this book is on the unusual, the overlooked or the downright extraordinary. Thus, someone most of us do not know, Admiral William Brown, is given equal coverage to Admiral Nelson. Without Admiral Brown releasing Garibaldi, modern Italy might not exist. And without the barely known genius John Ericsson designing the Monitor, the Confederacy might have won the American Civil War. Readers will be stimulated to read more about the remarkable men - explorers, admirals and trawlermen - who have shaped our world. The sea has had a remarkable effect upon our language. We hear the terms 'steer clear of', 'hit the deck', 'don't rock the boat', 'to harbour a grudge' and the like, and give little thought to them. In the pages of this book, the reader will find the origin of 'bumpkin', a 'brace of shakes', 'born with a silver spoon', 'booby prize', 'to take on board', 'above board', 'bombed' (in the sense of being drunk), the 'blues', 'blind-side', 'blind drunk', 'the pot calling the kettle black', 'reach the bitter end', 'wasters', 'ahoy', 'all at sea', 'to keep aloof', 'piss-artist', 'taken aback', 'barbecue'' and 'bamboozle'. Other colourful terms, which have passed out of common usage, such as 'bring one's arse to anchor' (sit down), 'belly timber' (food) and 'bog orange' (potato) are also included, as well as important pirate haunts, technical terms, famous battles, maritime inventors and ship speed records.

Shipwrecks on the Chesapeake 1608-1978 - Maritime Disasters on Chesapeake Bay and Its Tributaries (Paperback): Donald G Shomette Shipwrecks on the Chesapeake 1608-1978 - Maritime Disasters on Chesapeake Bay and Its Tributaries (Paperback)
Donald G Shomette
R571 R487 Discovery Miles 4 870 Save R84 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For ages men have explored its shores and harvested the incredible bounty of its aquatic life, but also they have had to suffer the consequences of the destructive forces which it unleashes all too frequently. Marine archaeologist Donald G. Shomette shares in this book, his fascination with those tragedies and disasters which occurred in the bay and its tidewater region over a 370-year period. He lists more than 1,800 of these events between 1608 and 1978, but elaborates on a few of the more significant catastrophes and military losses. Included are tales if incredible bravery, courage, and fortitude, and stories of cowardice, stupidity, and ineptitude.

SS United States - Classic Liners (Paperback, New): Andrew Britton SS United States - Classic Liners (Paperback, New)
Andrew Britton
R616 Discovery Miles 6 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This colourful history covers the SS United States' active service from 1952 to 1969 when she dominated the seas of Atlantic, sweeping all rivals before her. The astonishing operational capacity of this national icon of the United States, with her red, white and blue funnels, sleek streamlined hull and silver coated fittings, was shrouded in secrecy in case she was ever required to be converted to a troop carrier. Andrew Britton presents a revealing insight into the record-breaking liner, how she performed in the secret sea trials and her epic maiden voyage. Compiled from a wealth of previously unpublished material, drawn from the author's own unparalleled collection and others from around the world, this special commemorative book is packed with historical colour photography from both sides of the Atlantic, including the maiden voyage departure from New York. This evocative book will be a must for all shipping enthusiasts and is sure to enhance the fine reputation of the preserved SS United States for future generations.

Watercraft on World Coins - Volume 1: Europe, 1800-2005 (Paperback, illustrated edition): Yossi Dotan Watercraft on World Coins - Volume 1: Europe, 1800-2005 (Paperback, illustrated edition)
Yossi Dotan
R1,713 Discovery Miles 17 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fram, Golden Hind, Santa Maria, Vasa, HMS Victory are names of famous ships that have played a part in Europes maritime history. The stories associated with these and many other ships are told in this book of 'ship coins'. Each narrative provides the historical background and watercraft experience and circumstance of the soldiers, sailors, admirals and generals, explorers, naval commanders and fishermen who sometimes through bravery and sometimes through human error have merited a place in the historical record, and are associated with particular vessels that have merited the striking of a coin in record and rememberance. This book is the first ever to narrate the history through the medium of ships featured on coins. Each entry contains information on the ships, wherever available (length, beam, depth and tonnage). The book constitutes a catalogue of ship coins organised according to the popular KM numbering system, with groupings under separate headings where ships have a common design. The coin images represent the many different ways in which the ships are depicted. Each volume contains a select bibliography and an index listing the ships, persons and other major topics covered in the narratives. Volume I: Europe will be followed by Volume II: America and Asia, 1800-2008 and Volume III: Africa and Oceania, 1800-2011.

The P&O Cruises Colouring Book (Paperback): Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross, Rob Henderson, Doug Cremer The P&O Cruises Colouring Book (Paperback)
Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross, Rob Henderson, Doug Cremer
R377 R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Save R65 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

P&O has operated some of the most famous passenger ships of all time, including the Oriana and Canberra, across its long history. Its early liners travelled around the globe and played a huge role in cementing immigration to Australia and New Zealand, while acting as a gateway to the Far East and India. The modern era has seen the company continue to evolve into a cruising giant, P&O Cruises being part of Carnival Corporation today. This beautifully crafted colouring book celebrates the long heritage of P&O, the stunning interiors and exteriors of the vessels, and much more besides. Supplemented with fascinating insights from maritime experts Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross, Rob Henderson and Doug Cremer, it is sure to captivate and educate children and adults alike.

RMS Queen Mary - 101 Questions and Answers About the Great Transatlantic Liner (Paperback): David Ellery RMS Queen Mary - 101 Questions and Answers About the Great Transatlantic Liner (Paperback)
David Ellery
R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For 1930s Britain, the Queen Mary was a symbol of hope. Cunard had abandoned construction on what they had planned to be the grandest liner of all time (then known simply as Job 534) in the depths of the Depression. Her half-finished hull sat on the Clyde for years, but when Cunard announced they were going to complete her, it was a sign, perhaps, that the darkest days were over, that the country was emerging from economic disaster and that Britannia would soon rule the waves once again. The Queen Mary would go on to be one of the most famous ships in the world for all the right reasons. The first British ship to be over 1,000 feet in length, launched by her namesake (and for which the Clyde had to be artificially widened to allow such a large ship to pass through), she won the Blue Riband (the record for fastest Atlantic crossing) not once by twice - and when she won it the second time in 1938 she held it until 1952. After wartime service carrying up to 16,000 US troops to Europe at a time, she finally retired to Long Beach, California, in 1967. There she remains, a perfectly preserved reminder of a bygone era, and a celebration of the golden age of the transatlantic liner. In this book David Ellery, maritime historian, TV presenter and documentary maker, answers all the questions you might have about this glorious ship - and ones you might never have thought to ask too. This unique, accessible approach gives a fantastic introduction to the ship to anyone curious about her, but is also very detailed and comprehensive, covering everything from the ship's design, construction, engineering and interior fittings to her naming, wartime service and more. Packed with archival photographs and other original material, this is a fascinating and illuminating guide to the Queen Mary, looking beneath the sheen of her appointments to explore how her fame is well deserved.

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