The S.S. United States book is the first comprehensive work on the vessel in decades. This volume includes many rarely seen photographs from the liner's golden years to her forlorn and lonely twilight years. Follow Frank Braynard, the nation's leading maritime historian, and Robert Hudson Westover as they chronicle the life of the S.S. United States. The United States, which still holds the West-bound speed record on the North Atlantic, is the greatest ocean liner this country has ever built, and this book stands as a fitting tribute and celebration of her maiden voyage.The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. United States is the fascinating behind-the scenes story of one of the fastest ships in the world and one of the most luxurious passenger liners to cross the Atlantic. With new introductory material by the SS United States Conservancy, this classic volume includes photographs of celebrity passengers and of the majestic liner from her golden years, when she spurred the rebirth of America’s maritime glory, to her twilight years. Follow Frank Braynard, one of the great American maritime historians, as he chronicles the life of the S.S. United States, the incredible feat of engineering that still holds the westbound speed record on the North Atlantic. This book stands as a tribute of her maiden voyage, a celebration of her recent rescue efforts by the Conservancy, and an inspiration for future generations to restore the legacy of the greatest ocean liner this country has ever built.

'I saw that ship sink, I never closed my eyes. I saw it, I heard it, and nobody could possibly forget it. I can remember the colours, the sounds, everything. The worst thing I can remember were the screams.' EVA HART This is the amazing story of how Eva survived the sinking of the Titanic - the disaster that claimed the life of her father. The events of a few hours during her childhood had a huge impact on Eva. Her vivid memories of being bundled into a lifeboat and of watching the unsinkable ship slip beneath the surface remained with her for the rest of her life, although it was nearly forty years before she could talk openly about the tragedy. A Girl Aboard the Titanic is the only eyewitness description we have from a child of this famous maritime disaster.

The little band of Puritan emigres that left Southampton in 1620 to found a godly colony in Virginia (as the eastern seaboard of the North American continent was known at the time) carried with them the ideological seed-corn of a new nation. They were leaving England so that they could worship God in the way their conscience told them was right, but they were the forerunners of the greatest feat of nation building in the early modern world. The vibrant self-determination of these Protestant exiles would play an important part in precipitating the imperial conflict with Britain after 1763 and would later stand at the core of the American ideal during the centuries after Independence, providing a powerful pull factor for aspirant migrants around the world. Mayflower is the story of their voyage, their settlement in New England and the influence they had on the forging of a nation.

One of Britain's most loved cruise ships, Aurora was built by Meyer Werft and entered service in 2000. Named by HRH The Princess Royal, she was specifically designed for the British cruise market. Since entering service her annual world cruises have made her famous all over the world. Aurora's interior spaces are quintessentially British, and pay tribute to the long heritage of the P&O Line. From Anderson's to the Curzon Theatre, Alexandria Restaurant to the Uganda Room, Aurora is a much-loved modern classic. Written and photographed by well-known maritime historians Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross, this beautiful book is a must-have keepsake for anyone who has sailed aboard Aurora as well as those with a love of cruising.

'The authors are to be congratulated on a book which merits usage in the national curriculum.' - International Journal of Nautical Archaeology The raising of the Tudor warship Mary Rose in 1982 has made her one of the most famous ships in history, though there is a good deal more to her story than its terminal disaster. She served successfully in the Royal Navy for more than thirty years before sinking, for reasons still uncertain, during a battle off Portsmouth in 1545. There have been many books published about Mary Rose but this is the only one written largely by those who sailed with her. It is based around original documents, including all the known despatches written aboard Mary Rose by the commanding admirals. Extracts from accounts and other papers illustrate the building, equipping and provisioning of the ship. Although this is primarily a view from the quarter-deck, there are occasional glimpses of life below. The collection concludes with reports of the sinking, and of the first attempts to salvage the ship and her ordnance. The documents are presented in modern spelling and are set in context through linking narratives. Technical terms are explained, and the principal characters introduced. The texts are supplemented by contemporary images, and by photographs of the preserved ship and recovered objects. A new range of illustrations has been added to this edition, published forty years on from the raising of the hull.

Umfassendes Kompendium anlasslich der ersten deutschen Schiffbau-Ausstellung in Berlin 1908. Mit Beitragen u.a. zu den Themen Entwicklung des Schiffbaus, die Schiffskolbenmaschine, die Dampfturbine, Schiffsgasmaschinen, Stahlbau- und Schweissturbinen, Werftanlagen, Schiffselektrik, Schiffsausstellung und -ausrustung sowie mit einer Ubersicht uber die gesamte deutsche Schiffbauindustrie jener Zeit. Reich bebildert und erklart, setzt dieses Buch auch heute noch Massstabe. Eine einmalige Fundgrube fur Freunde alter Schiff

Considered to be the saltiest shore in England, the Blackwater provides the background for John Leather's story of Essex seafaring. It is an accurate study of men and craft that have sailed form the small communities beside this broad estuary and river. It is a varied story where fishermen, bargemen, boatbuilders, sailmakers, wildfowlers and often smugglers join the sailing smacks and bages, brigs, bumkins and gunpunts in this workaday watery world. The great yachts are there too, and the local seamen who became captains and crews when summer cruising and racing, even to crossing the Atlantic in quest of the elusive America's Cup. Sailors of the sail, these men were of humble origin but proud of their skills and craft. Their traditions, independent outlook and everyday enjoyments have lingered to the present in the Blackwater's unique flavour of sail and oar.

Die Aufgabe dieser Darstellung aus dem Jahre 1958 war es, eine vollstandige Ubersicht uber die Anfange der Fluss- und Seedampfschiffahrt des Landes Niedersachsen sowie der Freien Hansestadt Bremen und der westfalischen Stadt Minden zu geben. Auch die Dampfschiffahrt Hamburgs im niedersachsischen Raum fand Berucksichtigung.Von Anfang an hat sich der Verfasser die Aufgabe gestellt, einen umfassenden Uberblick uber alle Dampfschiffe ihrer Zeit zu vermitteln. Deshalb hat das Jahr 1867 als zeitliche Begrenzung keine Bedeutung, weder fur die Verkehrsgeschichte noch fur die technische Entwicklung der Maschinenschiffe. Selbstverstandlich wurde der Verbleib der alteren Rad- und Schraubendampfer, die noch nach 1867 in Fahrt waren, erwahnt.Ein Forschungsauftrag der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft zum Studium Niedersachsens bot die Gelegenheit, die grosstenteils noch nicht benutzten Quellen auszuwerten, namentlich die umfangreichen Dampfschiffahrtsakten staatlicher und stadtischer Archive, die Schiffs- und Handelsregister einiger Amtsgerichte, das handschriftliche und gedruckte Material mehrerer Reedereien und Werften sowie die aufschlussreichen Angaben zeitgenossischer Zeitungen.Herausgekommen ist dabei ein lange vergriffenes Kleinod, dass einen ebenso einzigartigen wie vollstandigen Uberblick uber die gesamte Dampfschiffahrt in Niedersachsen, Bremen und im Hamburgischen vermittel

In the 19th century, the Stevenson engineers pioneered marvelous lighthouses around the coasts of Scotland - lighthouses which inspire with their architectural elegance, and speak of compassion for sailors and fishermen risking their lives in these notoriously dangerous waters. But what was it actually like to be a Scottish lighthouse engineer, and how did the professional activities interact with social and economic conditions in Scotland at the time? How did the Northern Lighthouse Board's Engineer (almost invariably a Stevenson) cope with weeks aboard a small lighthouse vessel, traveling around the rugged Scottish coastline on dangerous tours of inspection and interacting with local people in some of the remotest regions of Europe? The author reveals the fascinating story of the Stevensons as family members as well as engineers - brilliant yet fallible, tough yet vulnerable, with private lives that are little known, even to lighthouse enthusiasts.It sets their work in a historical and social context, drawing heavily on eye-witness accounts by two of Scotland's most celebrated literary sons: Walter Scott, internationally famous poet and member of the Edinburgh establishment; and Robert Louis Stevenson, young family member and disenchanted engineering apprentice desperate to become an author. The reader is taken to the Orkney and Shetland Islands with descriptions of the chain of Stevenson lighthouses that illuminate a vital shipping route between the North Sea, Baltic, and North Atlantic. Finally we travel to Muckle Flugga, the northernmost outpost of the British Isles and last link in the chain, a vicious rock on which David and Thomas Stevenson dared to build their 'impossible lighthouse'.

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.

For generations, coastal fishermen, working at the very fringe between land and sea, have fished salmon and herring using methods passed down from father to son. Some of these ancient traditions have been traced back as far as the days when the men from Scandinavia colonised these lands in the eighth and ninth centuries; others are simply nineteenth century in origin. Sadly, in recent years stocks have dwindled and regulations limit local fishing practices. Today, some surviving methods, such as haaf-netting, are in danger of dying out, whilst other traditional fisheries now lie abandoned. Though herring stocks have recovered from their late twentieth-century decline, the Atlantic salmon is now under immense threat and more danger of extinction than ever before. Tracing and describing his own journey from North Devon, through Wales and up to the top of Scotland, along with interviews with many fishermen, both retired and working, Mike Smylie explores the social history of these indigenous fishing traditions and communities, presenting a picture of their lives, past, present and future.

SS Nomadic was commissioned by White Star Line to serve the Olympic-class liners Olympic, Titanic and Britannic when they called in Cherbourg. Built in Belfast alongside Titanic, she was made with the same steel, built by the same workers and decorated by the same craftsmen. Because her duties were to serve first- and second-class passengers, she was fitted out far more luxuriously than other tenders of that time and she was considered by the White Star Line as a window into the sumptuous new transatlantic liners. While Titanic is commonly described as the ill-fated White Star Liner, SS Nomadic can without any doubt be qualified as the lucky tender, having survived both world wars and escaped destruction many times. She is now restored to her former glory as a tourist attraction in Belfast.

The deeds and personalities of famous pirates have received significant attention in recent years: however, no detailed depiction of their vessels has ever been produced. This title redresses the imbalance, conducting a detailed exploration of the wide variety of pirate vessels that sailed the high seas during the 'golden age' of piracy (1690-1730), from gun-bristling warships to smaller craft such as sloops, brigantines and early schooners. It incorporates the latest archaeological evidence to produce a fascinating account of these vessels, detailing their origins, development and tactical engagement. Packed with contemporary illustrations and superbly detailed colour artwork, the ships of the 'golden age' are brought vividly to life.

Dieses Buch, im Original 1826 erschienen, ist eines der beruhmten fruhen Werke uber den Schiffbau in deutscher Sprache. Der Autor hat den Wissensstand des 18. Jahrhunderts in Europa zusammengefasst, kommentiert und aus der Sicht des kommenden 19. Jahrhunderts bewertet. Das Buch vermittelt umfassende zeitgenossische Informationen uber die Schiffstheorie, den Entwurf, die Konstruktion, den Bau, die Ausrustung, die Bewaffnung, die Takelage die Segel und viele Schiffstypen. Von besonderem Wert sind 22 Tabellen, die Entwurfsregeln und -werte, Formeln, Daten Abmessungen und Gewichte vieler gebauter oder entworfener Schiffe und ihrer bau- und Ausrustungselemente enthalten. Reihe: Historische Schiffahrt, Band 83

From the technical details to the luxurious lifestyle, "Catamarans" covers every aspect of cruising cats, giving you a dream book combination of how-to manual, buyers guide, and coffee-table showpiece. Yacht designer and expert sailor Gregor Tarjan reviews the basic concepts of multihull design, construction, performance, and handling and discusses the latest developments in this important and comprehensive book..

Full of informative illustrations, graphs, and spectacular photos, "Catamarans" examines multihull seamanship and how it differs from sailing a ballasted monohull, revealing little-known tricks to get maximum speed from a cruising cat. Youll discover desirable attributes of multihulls and what to look for when purchasing your own. There is even a catalog of noteworthy production catamarans that will help you compare, rate, and evaluate different types. .

This gorgeously illustrated book is the perfect introduction to the possibilities of these exciting sailing machines and an invaluable owners guide..

Gregor Tarjan is a USCG-licensed captain, a merchant marine officer, a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, and founder and president of Aeroyacht Ltd. (www.Aeroyacht.com), an internationally recognized brokerage specializing in cruising multihulls and large luxury catamarans, both sail and power. He has sailed more than 80,000 miles on multihulls and monohulls, performed dozens of offshore deliveries and transatlantic crossings, and crewed with such sailing luminaries as Dennis Connor and Yves Parlier on boats ranging from Americas Cup yachts to 120-foot monster cats..

His professional background includes a degree in yacht design and acareer as project manager for builders of large yachts. He is the author of numerous technical and seamanship articles for boating magazines and is considered one of the worlds leading experts on multihulls. He lives with his wife and two sons on Long Island, New York..

The modern cruising catamaran has arrived.

The arguments are over and the verdict is in--cruising catamarans comprise a rapidly growing percentage of the cruising fleet worldwide. Their advantages of space, stability, speed, and handling under power are truly compelling, and modern cats are every bit as reliable as monohulls. This long overdue, in-depth guide will help you choose and cruise the right catamaran for your needs..

An authoritative guide for novices and experienced sailors; the best book written on the subjects since the early 1990s.--Trimaran Jim Brown, renowned multihull designer.

In "Catamarans," Gregor Tarjan shares his enthusiasm for yachts with two hulls, based on years of sailing all types. An excellent introduction.--Dick Newick, legendary catamaran and trimaran designer.

If you are contemplating spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a cruising catamaran, the small price of this book is probably the best investment you could possibly start with.--from the Foreword by Charles K. Chiodi, publisher of "Multihulls" Magazine. .

What finally happened to the USS Arkansas, the Pennsylvania, the Saratoga? Naval historian Kermit (Kit) H. Bonner follows the stories of more than 30 battleships, cruisers and destroyers to their final destinations. Some survive as public museums, some became foreign naval vessels, others wound up in scrapyards or rest eternally at the bottom of the sea. Hundreds of one-of-a-kind photos illustrate the proud heritage of these former rulers of the waves, as well as the men who sailed them.

Few if any 20th century warships were more justly acclaimed than the destroyers of the US Navy's Fletcher class. Admired as they were for their advanced and rakish design, it was their record as workhorses of the Pacific War that placed them among the most battle-tested and successful fighting ships of all time. This title describes the Fletchers and their Allen M. Sumner- and Gearing-class derivatives, their machinery, armament, and construction, with a listing of all 343 ships by hull number and builder. It features an operational history of the 287 ships commissioned during World War II, which traces the evolution of night surface action tactics in the Solomon Islands and the parallel development of the Combat Information Center; the drive across the Pacific and liberation of the Philippines with tables showing the rapid introduction of new squadrons; and the radar pickets' climactic stand against kamikaze aircraft at Okinawa. With summaries of losses and decorations and specially commissioned artwork, this is a definitive book on the wartime US destroyer classes.

Die Amphitrite, ursprunglich gebaut als "Spielzeug" fur die englische Oberschicht, ist ein ganz besonderes Segelschiff mit vielfaltiger Geschichte. Sie hat unter anderem zwei Weltkriege auf sehr unterschiedliche Art und Weise uberlebt. Den ersten Weltkrieg uberstand sie als Eigentum eines englischen Stahlbarons, der nicht nur die Macht hatte, sie vor dem Zugriff der Regierung zu schutzen, sondern auch das Geld, sie in dieser Zeit auf das Modernste ausstatten zu lassen. Im zweiten Weltkrieg war es das Schicksal der Amphitrite, ohne Masten in der Royal Navy vor Plymouth zu dienen. Sie war Rennschoner, Privatyacht, Ballonsperre, Wohnschiff, Luxustransportmittel fur Touristen, Flaggschiff des "Yacht Club International de Port Grimaud" und Filmschiff. Gemass den Vorstellungen ihrer jeweiligen Eigner wurden die Ein- und Umbauten mehrfach verandert. Seit 1976 ermoglicht sie Jugendlichen das Abenteuer "Segeln auf dem Meer." In diesem Buch wird unter anderem anhand von zeitgenossischen Berichten ihre neun Jahre andauernde Rennkarriere dargestellt. Ein Redakteur der Fernsehserie "Graf Luckner" berichtet uber die Dreharbeiten. Alle an einem praktischen und theoretischen Hintergrund interessierten finden einen Exkurs uber Schiffsbau in Bezug auf die Anforderungen an einen Grosssegler. Zahlreiche Reiseberichte aus uber 60 Jahren und viele Photos runden dieses Portrait eines Meisterwerkes aus dem vorvorigen Jahrhundert a

From the United States Department of Transportation and the United States Coast Guard, the official, legally required handbook for every boat owner-covering safety, collision avoidance, towing and pushing, and more. Navigation Rules and Regulations fulfills the legal requirement to have a copy of these guidelines on your vessel at all times. Updated to accommodate the most recent changes to marine law and standard operating procedure, this handbook provides the Coast Guard's official rules for operating your boat in international and domestic waters. It will serve as a complete reference for: Steering and sailing in all levels of visibility, including how to avoid collisions Conduct when another boat is in sight, including navigating in head-on and crossing situations Requirements for flags, shapes, and lights, and how to identify other vessels Sending and receiving sound and light signals from other ships, such as distress signals The Inland General Rules included in this handbook require that "the operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of these Rules." Operate your vessel safely and legally with the latest Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook.