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Cruise Ship Phenomenon in North America (Hardcover): Brian J. Cudahy Cruise Ship Phenomenon in North America (Hardcover)
Brian J. Cudahy
R1,046 R839 Discovery Miles 8 390 Save R207 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Even taking into account the extraordinarily prosperous economic climate of the late twentieth century, the number of people who now choose a cruise ship vacation is phenomenal. The number of passengers leaving from North American ports leaped from 330,000 in 1965 to nearly seven million at the turn of the century. This book gives the reader a sense of the scope of the cruise ship industry, tracing the backgrounds of various cruise lines and providing information about the time, money, and effort that go into the myriad details encountered between building plan and cruising itinerary. From shipbuilders to cruise operators and the peripheral businesses of airlines, hotels, and land-based transportation and tour companies, cruise ships have spawned a far-reaching network that affects millions of passengers and involves billions of dollars. As an added bonus, the wealth of information in a detailed appendix gives readers an instant history of the ships, including notes on specifications, builders, registry, and passenger capacity. According to maritime historian John Maxtone-Graham, The Cruise Ship Phenomenon in North America is not only a good and fascinating read, it is also an unrivaled work of reference...Brian Cudahy has rewarded passengers, cruise line personnel, and maritime historians alike with a splendidly evocative and unique benchmark.

The Complete Sailing Manual (Paperback, 5th edition): Steve Sleight The Complete Sailing Manual (Paperback, 5th edition)
Steve Sleight; Foreword by Ben Ainslie
R680 R606 Discovery Miles 6 060 Save R74 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A new and updated edition of the only sailing manual that you will ever need. Whether you are a seasoned seafarer or just starting out, this fully revised and updated sailing manual is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn how to handle any sailing situation - with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership Inside the pages of this new edition of the go-to guide about sailing and boat maintenance, you'll discover: - Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of sailing practice written by an expert sailor - The latest information and advice, and technological developments - A complete tuition course on seamanship, chapter by chapter - Authoritative text, clear, annotated diagrams, and action photographs - A reliable, instant, and user-friendly handbook for any sailing situation - Foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medalist, Sir Ben Ainslie In DK's The Complete Sailing Manual, former British national champion Steve Sleight offers a wealth of expert advice and guidance in the form of a complete tuition course on seamanship. This ultimate sailing handbook is packed with engaging essential information and breathtaking action photography. Handy diagrams, and step-by-step artwork, and instructions will teach you all the latest sailing techniques. This updated edition for 2021 features all of the latest developments in sailing - including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing and navigation. Explore new developments in sailing equipment such as modern performance systems, electronic navigation and ways to use alternative energy on board. Explore the latest rules, regulations, and best practices from collision regulations to safety equipment. This essential sailing book is necessary for every keen sailor, from the novice to the seasoned sea person.

Queen Victoria: A Photographic Journey (Paperback, New Ed): Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross Queen Victoria: A Photographic Journey (Paperback, New Ed)
Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross; Foreword by Andrew Hall; Afterword by Christopher Rynd
R576 R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Save R60 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Queen Victoria was the first in a new breed of Cunard Ships: her design is enhanced to give her the ability to cross the North Atlantic. Introduced to service in 2007, Queen Victoria's reign is young; however, she has had a notable career with royal engagements, tandem Atlantic crossings and Gala-World Cruises where she has been welcomed with open arms. Illustrated with stunning colour photographs taken by the authors from every area of the ship, and fully updated after the extensive 2017 refit, this book provides a lasting memento of a voyage aboard Cunard's stately monarch.

Ten Hours Until Dawn - The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do (Paperback, 1st St. Martin's Griffin ed):... Ten Hours Until Dawn - The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do (Paperback, 1st St. Martin's Griffin ed)
Michael Tougias
R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In the midst of the Blizzard of 1978, the tanker "Global Hope" floundered on the shoals in Salem Sound off the Massachusetts coast. The Coast Guard heard the Mayday calls and immediately dispatched a patrol boat. Within an hour, the Coast Guard boat was in as much trouble as the tanker, having lost its radar, depth finder, and engine power in horrendous seas. Pilot boat Captain Frank Quirk was monitoring the Coast Guard's efforts by radio, and when he heard that the patrol boat was in jeopardy, he decided to act. Gathering his crew of four, he readied his forty-nine-foot steel boat, the "Can Do, " and entered the maelstrom of the blizzard.
Using dozens of interview and audiotapes that recorded every word exchanged between Quirk and the Coast Guard, Tougias has written a devastating, true account of bravery and death at sea.

Scottish Lighthouse Pioneers - Travels with the Stevensons in Orkney and Shetland (Paperback): Paul A Lynn Scottish Lighthouse Pioneers - Travels with the Stevensons in Orkney and Shetland (Paperback)
Paul A Lynn
R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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'.

Manual Del Tecnico De Diques Secos, Teoria Y Operaciones (Spanish, Hardcover): Policarpo Alfonso Machado C Manual Del Tecnico De Diques Secos, Teoria Y Operaciones (Spanish, Hardcover)
Policarpo Alfonso Machado C
R966 Discovery Miles 9 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
QE2: The Cunard Line Flagship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (Hardcover): Ronald W. Warwick, Sam Warwick QE2: The Cunard Line Flagship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (Hardcover)
Ronald W. Warwick, Sam Warwick
R886 R757 Discovery Miles 7 570 Save R129 (15%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

When the Queen Elizabeth 2 entered service in 1969 she was the last of the great transatlantic liners and the sole survivor of a bygone era. The modern ship was 963 feet long, 70,000 gross tons, and boasted a service speed exceeding 30 knots. The QE2 made an instant impact worldwide and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades. This long-awaited new edition presents the colourful history of the Cunard Line and an engrossing narrative of the ship's eventful history, including construction and launch, service in the Falklands War, various mishaps, the sale of Cunard to Carnival, and the introduction of the new flagship Queen Mary 2. Also covered is the ship's final decade, leading up to her eventual sale to become a floating hotel in Dubai. The story ends with a personal afterword by Commodore Ronald Warwick, recounting his long and unique association with the renowned vessel.

Cruisers, The World Enyclopedia of - An illustrated history from the American Civil War to the last conventional ships of the... Cruisers, The World Enyclopedia of - An illustrated history from the American Civil War to the last conventional ships of the Royal Navy, spanning a period of more than 150 years (Hardcover)
Bernard Ireland
R479 Discovery Miles 4 790 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The cruiser evolved from a whole range of powered sailing warships, emerging in response to the sheer size and cost of larger vessels. The impact of rapid technological advance during the Victorian era saw the cruiser quickly assume the familiar forms in which it fought with distinction through two World Wars. This encyclopedia is unique in charting the forces that brought about the cruiser's evolution, as well as providing a country-by-country visual directory of more than 260 of the most significant examples, spanning a period of nearly 150 years. From the Alabama of the American Civil War to the Royal Navy's last conventional cruisers, the Tigers, all the major ships are included. The book opens with a history section illustrating the technological development of the cruiser from 1865 to the present day, together with accounts of some of the many uses to which the ships were dedicated. The main part of the book consists of three country-by-country directories, focusing on pre-World War I, World War I, then World War II and beyond. Within these directories the author defines each ship's significance and its relative success or failure under service conditions. It traces the development from ships with muzzle-loading broadside armament, through casemates and turrets, to the age of guided missiles. There are fascinating quotes from military leaders, plus a detailed glossary explaining key military terms and abbreviations. Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each cruiser's most important features: the builders, date of commissioning, displacement, length, beam, draught, armament, machinery, power, endurance, protection and crew numbers. With its huge volume of information and its unique collection of more than 500 archive photographs, this book provides both enthusiasts and historians with everything they need to know about the cruiser through its history. As well as being an essential reference work, it is also an exciting read for anyone interested in these great vessels. An illustrated history of cruisers, including Naniwa, Pennsylvania, Blu cher, Vindictive, Belfast, California and many more.

The Cunard Colouring Book (Paperback): Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross The Cunard Colouring Book (Paperback)
Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross
R435 R396 Discovery Miles 3 960 Save R39 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In 1840, Sir Samuel Cunard set sail aboard Britannia and inaugurated the first regular transatlantic steamship service. From that time forward, the Cunard Line has owned and operated hundreds of ships: it has transported immigrants to the new world, undertaken wartime service, and adapted seamlessly into the new cruising world of the modern age. The Queens of the Cunard fleet are as iconic today as their illustrious forbears. This beautifully created colouring book celebrates the long heritage of the Cunard Line, the stunning interiors and exteriors of the vessels, and much more besides. Supplemented with fascinating text from celebrated maritime authors Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross, it is sure to captivate and educate children and adults alike.

RMS Titanic in 50 Objects (Hardcover): Bruce Beveridge, Steve Hall RMS Titanic in 50 Objects (Hardcover)
Bruce Beveridge, Steve Hall; Foreword by Cathy Akers-Jordan
R723 R629 Discovery Miles 6 290 Save R94 (13%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

On 15 April 1912, passengers stood on a dimly lit Boat Deck, looking down at the lifeboats they were told to enter. In the freezing air, away from the warmth of the interior, they had to decide whether to enter a boat that would be lowered into darkness or remain on an 'unsinkable' ship. RMS Titanic in 50 Objects is a look at the world-famous liner through the objects that tell her story. Sheet music recovered from the body of a musician, a full-sized replica of her First Class Entrance Hall clock, a lifeboat from a fellow White Star Line ship - all of these objects and more come together to tell not only the tragedy of the ship herself, but also that of her passengers and crew. Lavishly illustrated and extensively researched by two of the world's most foremost Titanic experts, this is her history brought to life like never before.

Law of Marine Collision (Hardcover): Nicholas J. Healy Law of Marine Collision (Hardcover)
Nicholas J. Healy
R3,958 R2,935 Discovery Miles 29 350 Save R1,023 (26%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Until 1998, the most recent complete text on the law of collision published on this side of the Atlantic had been John Griffin's The American Law of Collision, which appeared in 1949. So many significant changes have occurred in collision law since then that a new American text was certainly indicated. The most significant of these changes was, of course, the adoption of the 1972 COLREGS, which became effective in 1977 -- the first complete revision of the International Rules since 1889. Also of great importance was the substitution of a single set of U.S. Inland Rules, identical in most respects to COLREGS, for the former Inland, Great Lakes, and Western Rivers Rules. Other significant changes were the adoption of the proportional fault rule by the U.S. Supreme Court in Reliable Transfer Co. v. United States, and the widespread use of radar and ARPA in marine navigation.

COLREGS and the current U.S. Inland Rules are arranged in much more orderly fashion than their predecessors, and the authors have followed the same order in treating the individual Rules. In addition to the Rules, the book covers damages, both-to-blame collisions, and official investigations. It also includes chapters on pilotage, towage, marine pollution, limitation of liability, marine insurance, salvage, and general average, all in relation to collisions.

Waveney Fast Afloat lifeboats - The RNLI's 44ft Waveney lifeboats, their design and history (Paperback): Nicholas Leach Waveney Fast Afloat lifeboats - The RNLI's 44ft Waveney lifeboats, their design and history (Paperback)
Nicholas Leach
R347 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R31 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
QE2: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (Hardcover): Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross QE2: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (Hardcover)
Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross
R753 R659 Discovery Miles 6 590 Save R94 (12%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Fifty years ago the last British-built transatlantic liner was launched. Christened by HM the Queen on 20 September 1967, the 963ft-long vessel was named Queen Elizabeth 2. By the end of that same day, she was already known by her famous nickname: QE2. Fast, smart and sleek, QE2 sailed over 5.6 million miles and carried more than 2.5 million passengers during a magnificent career spanning nearly forty years. Put simply, she carried more people further than any ship before her and remains the longest serving express liner in history. Having sailed both as a liner and as a cruise ship, served her country in the Falklands conflict and undergone multiple makeovers, she also has one of the most fascinating histories of any vessel and remains one of the best loved and most celebrated. With stories from captains, crew and passengers, and an unparalleled collection of photographs, Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross bring the majestic QE2 to life in this commemorative tribute.

Real Time Method of Radar Plotting (Paperback, 1st ed): Max H Carpenter Real Time Method of Radar Plotting (Paperback, 1st ed)
Max H Carpenter
R558 R481 Discovery Miles 4 810 Save R77 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This manual/workbook, both authors of which have been members of the Collision Avoidance Radar Department of the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, provides the means for an operator to develop an "at a glance" capacity on a stabilized relative motion radar. Once the system of "situation recognition" has been mastered, a multiplicity of targets can be handled safely and surely, and collision avoidance becomes quite simple. The real time method of plotting equips the deck officer to pass the Coast Guard's radar observer test.

The Titanic Expeditions - Diving to the Queen of the Deep: 1985-2021 (Paperback, 2nd edition): Eugene Nesmeyanov The Titanic Expeditions - Diving to the Queen of the Deep: 1985-2021 (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Eugene Nesmeyanov; Introduction by George Behe; Foreword by James P. Delgado
R819 R708 Discovery Miles 7 080 Save R111 (14%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The remains of the world's most famous passenger liner, RMS Titanic, were discovered off the coast of Newfoundland in 1985, seventy-three years after it sank. Since then there have been numerous deep-water expeditions to the wreck site, yet little has ever been revealed about the details of these operations. Now, in this fully updated book, Eugene Nesmeyanov recounts all the major Titanic expeditions from 1985 to 2021, taking us on a journey alongside the scientists, cinematographers and other specialists who have visited the legendary wreck 21/2 miles below the surface of the North Atlantic. A thorough analysis of the sophisticated technical equipment used is presented, along with historical, biological and other scientific findings, and rare material from official archives and private collections.

A Beginners' Guide to Living on the Waterways - Towpath Guide (Paperback): Nick Corble, Allan Ford A Beginners' Guide to Living on the Waterways - Towpath Guide (Paperback)
Nick Corble, Allan Ford
R499 R457 Discovery Miles 4 570 Save R42 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

An estimated 15,000 people live on board boats in the UK and at any one time thousands more are interested in doing so. The aim of this beautifully illustrated guide is to help people live the dream and not the nightmare, providing a useful step by step introduction to the basics of making a life afloat. Fully updated this new edition of A Beginners' Guide to Living on the Waterways covers different types of liveaboard craft suitable for canals, rivers and estuaries, and the good and bad points of the different options. It goes on to discuss practicalities such as moorings, engines (including basic maintenance and fault finding), heating and cooking, sanitation, furnishing a boat, survival tips and finances. This is a must-have guide for all those considering the alternative way of living that a boat offers, as well as those who are already there!

Illustrated Mauretania (1907) - Notable Episodes in the Life of a Legend (Hardcover): David Hutchings Illustrated Mauretania (1907) - Notable Episodes in the Life of a Legend (Hardcover)
David Hutchings
R740 R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Save R94 (13%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Large, lavish and record-breaking, RMS Mauretania remains one of the most remarkable ships ever built. She was to be the fastest and the most beautiful - with six huge turbines and interiors designed and created by the most fashionable of architects - but she would soon find herself pressed into service in the Great War. From the ships that inspired her build to her very final journey, Illustrated Mauretania (1907) fills in the gaps in the Mauretania's established literature. Through fifteen episodes, with over 200 images between them, acclaimed maritime historian David F. Hutchings explores the life and times of 'The Grand Old Lady of the North Atlantic'.

The Last Voyage of the Whaling Bark Progress - New Bedford, Chicago and the Twilight of an Industry (Paperback): Daniel Gifford The Last Voyage of the Whaling Bark Progress - New Bedford, Chicago and the Twilight of an Industry (Paperback)
Daniel Gifford
R861 Discovery Miles 8 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The whaling bark Progress was a New Bedford ship transformed into a whaling museum for Chicago's 1893 world's fair. Traversing waterways across North America, the whaleship enthralled crowds from Montreal to Racine. Her ultimate fate, however, was to be a failed sideshow of marine curiosities and a metaphor for a dying industry out of step with Gilded Age America. This book uses the story of the Progress to detail the rise, fall, and eventual demise of the whaling industry in America. The legacy of this whaling bark can be found throughout New England and Chicago, and invites questions about what it means to transform a dying industry into a museum piece.

Diving for Treasure - Discovering history in the depths (Paperback): Vic Verlinden, Stefan Panis Diving for Treasure - Discovering history in the depths (Paperback)
Vic Verlinden, Stefan Panis
R537 Discovery Miles 5 370 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This book recounts the efforts over many years to dive wrecks that contained treasure in one form or another. The often prolonged and sometimes dangerous expeditions tell of dives to many ships that were wrecked while carrying tons of gold or other valuables. Many of the wrecks came to lie at great depths which demanded considerable diving expertise using rebreathers which allowed longer dives to be performed.The authors are both diving experts and in addition to the accounts and historical pictures they have added their own photography to convey to the reader the challenges of the dives undertaken. The technical demands were considerable, from adjusting the camera housing to accommodate the depth to diving at particular times of the year because many of the wrecks were situated in areas of high seas and extreme currents. Many of these wrecks have been the subject of concerted efforts from salvage teams but success could never be assumed.It took several years to visit and photograph the wrecks mentioned in the book which provides a fascinating account of the vessels and their treasure, and the challenges of diving in what can be a dangerous environment. Each entry provides details and a brief history of the vessel and the means of its demise, enhanced by a modern diving account with photographs. As such the book will be of great interest to all divers whether active or armchair, and to anyone with an interest in maritime/military history.

Aurora - A Photographic Journey (Paperback): Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross Aurora - A Photographic Journey (Paperback)
Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross; Contributions by Wesley Dunlop
R569 R510 Discovery Miles 5 100 Save R59 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

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
R836 R721 Discovery Miles 7 210 Save R115 (14%) Ships in 9 - 17 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.

Auf zum Sudpol (German, Hardcover): Georg Von Neumayer Auf zum Sudpol (German, Hardcover)
Georg Von Neumayer
R1,752 Discovery Miles 17 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Beitr ge Zur Flotten-Novelle 1900 (German, Hardcover): Nauticus Beitr ge Zur Flotten-Novelle 1900 (German, Hardcover)
Nauticus
R1,445 Discovery Miles 14 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Big Ship - The Story of the S.S. United States (Hardcover): Frank O. Braynard The Big Ship - The Story of the S.S. United States (Hardcover)
Frank O. Braynard
R640 Discovery Miles 6 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

The Pirate Ship 1660-1730 (Paperback): Angus Konstam The Pirate Ship 1660-1730 (Paperback)
Angus Konstam; Illustrated by Tony Bryan
R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

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