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Trade War - Containers Don't Lie, Navigating the Bluster (Hardcover): Lori Ann LaRocco Trade War - Containers Don't Lie, Navigating the Bluster (Hardcover)
Lori Ann LaRocco
R827 R688 Discovery Miles 6 880 Save R139 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History - A Nautical History of the World (Hardcover): Ian Graham Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History - A Nautical History of the World (Hardcover)
Ian Graham
R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the Stone Age to the present day, no technology has had a more profound impact on mankind than watercraft. Boats and ships made possible the settlement and conquest of new worlds. They determined the victors of history-changing wars and aided the spread of new philosophies, technologies and religions. Even today, virtually everything we purchase and consume depends on seaborne trade. 'Ships that Changed History' is more than just a delight for lovers of the sea - it's a virtual history of the world told through the boats and ships that influenced how and where people lived, the ideas they exchanged and how they won and lost the battles that set the course of later generations and millennia. Beautifully illustrated with art and photographs, it is a guide to how men and women went to sea in every age and place.

Port Jefferson (Hardcover): Robert Maggio, Port Jefferson Free Library and Port Jef, Port Jefferson Free Library Port Jefferson (Hardcover)
Robert Maggio, Port Jefferson Free Library and Port Jef, Port Jefferson Free Library
R612 Discovery Miles 6 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Boatlines - Scottish Craft of Sea, Coast and Canal (Hardcover): Ian Stephen Boatlines - Scottish Craft of Sea, Coast and Canal (Hardcover)
Ian Stephen
R521 R474 Discovery Miles 4 740 Save R47 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

People are drawn to the harbours and boats of Scotland whether they have a seafaring background or not. Why do boats take on different shapes as you follow the complex shorelines of islands and mainland? And why do the sails they carry appear to be so many shapes and sizes? Then there are rowing craft or power-driven vessels which can also be considered 'classics', whether they were built for work or leisure. As he traces the iconic forms of a selection of the boats of Scotland, Ian Stephen outlines the purposes of craft, past and present, to help gain a true understanding of this vital part of our culture. Sea conditions likely to be met and coastal geography are other factors behind the designs of a wide variety of craft. Stories go with boats. The vessels are not seen as bare artefacts without their own soul but more like living things.

East Aegean - Greek Dodecanese Islands and the Turkish Coast From the Samos Strait As Far East As Kas and Kekova (Paperback, 3... East Aegean - Greek Dodecanese Islands and the Turkish Coast From the Samos Strait As Far East As Kas and Kekova (Paperback, 3 New Edition)
Lucinda Heikell; Edited by Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd
R712 R653 Discovery Miles 6 530 Save R59 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Arrested Development - A Journalist's Account of How the Growth of Nigeria's Shipping Sector Is Impaired by Politics... Arrested Development - A Journalist's Account of How the Growth of Nigeria's Shipping Sector Is Impaired by Politics and Inconsistent Policie (Hardcover)
Bolaji Akinola
R730 Discovery Miles 7 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Arrested Development takes a hard look at the state of Nigeria's shipping sector and concludes that the sector has failed to live up to expectation. Inconsistent government policies, mediocrity, poor planning, and a general lack of understanding of the role of shipping in national development have all contributed to the sorry state of the shipping sector. The author traced the history of Nigeria's shipping sector from the precolonial era to the present time and concludes that a lot more needs to be done if meaningful development of the sector is to be attained.

The Trent and Mersey Canal - A History (Paperback): Ray Shill The Trent and Mersey Canal - A History (Paperback)
Ray Shill
R570 R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Save R54 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Trent and Mersey Canal first came into use in 1777. A vital transport link for the industries of the midlands - indeed Josiah Wedgewood of the pottery was an early supporter - it carried coal, ironstone, limestone merchandise, pottery and salt. Despite the arrival of the railways and subsequently motorways, the carriage of freight continued up until 1970. After inevitable decline, various restoration programmes have been undertaken and the waterway is now popular with boaters. A working waterway for 250 years, the need to adapt to changing transport needs has been a constant factor in this canal's history. With over 100 archive and present-day photographs, maps and plans, the book describes the need for the canal and the key personnel who were involved in its inception. Engineering and constructions of the canal and its branches are looked at in detail along with further improvements to the canal and how these boosted trade. A century of ownership by railway companies, subsequent nationalisation and later decline is discussed. The book also looks at the people who lived and worked on the canal. Finally, restoration, rejuvenation and the future of the canal is covered.

Foss Maritime Company (Hardcover): Mike Stork Foss Maritime Company (Hardcover)
Mike Stork
R612 Discovery Miles 6 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Why the USS Scorpion (SSN 589) Was Lost - The Death of a Submarine in the North Atlantic (Hardcover): Bruce Rule Why the USS Scorpion (SSN 589) Was Lost - The Death of a Submarine in the North Atlantic (Hardcover)
Bruce Rule; Prologue by Erich A Livingston
R772 Discovery Miles 7 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Myth of the Titanic (Hardcover, 1999 ed.): Nana The Myth of the Titanic (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)
Nana
R2,788 Discovery Miles 27 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The first critical analysis of the Titanic as a modern myth, this book focuses on the second of the two Titanics. The first was the physical Titanic, the rusting remains of which can still be found twelve thousand feet below the north Atlantic. The second is the mythical Titanic which emerged just as its tangible predecessor slipped from view on April 15, 1912. It is the second of the two Titanics which remains the more interesting and which continues to carry cultural resonances today. The Myth of the Titanic begins with the launching of the "unsinkable ship" and ends with the outbreak of the "war to end all wars." It provides an insight into the particular culture of late-Edwardian Britain and beyond this draws far greater conclusions about the complex relationship between myth, history, popular culture and society as a whole.

Boat Crew Seamanship Manual (COMDTINST M16114.5C) (Hardcover): United States Coast Guard Boat Crew Seamanship Manual (COMDTINST M16114.5C) (Hardcover)
United States Coast Guard
R2,033 Discovery Miles 20 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Boatlife - Exploring the Freedom of Maritime Living (Hardcover): Gestalten, Katharina Charpian Boatlife - Exploring the Freedom of Maritime Living (Hardcover)
Gestalten, Katharina Charpian
R1,326 R1,037 Discovery Miles 10 370 Save R289 (22%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Florida's Shipwrecks (Hardcover): Michael Barnette Florida's Shipwrecks (Hardcover)
Michael Barnette
R781 R653 Discovery Miles 6 530 Save R128 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Book of Famous Ships (Hardcover): C.Fox Smith A Book of Famous Ships (Hardcover)
C.Fox Smith
R680 Discovery Miles 6 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A Book of Famous Ships By Smith, C., Fox Originally published in 1924. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents include: - The ship and her story - The clipper ship "Lightning" - Across the western ocean - London pride - China tea - Wool - Epilogue: Days of sail

Dazzle, Disruption and Concealment - The Science, Psychology and Art of Ship Camouflage (Hardcover): David L. Williams Dazzle, Disruption and Concealment - The Science, Psychology and Art of Ship Camouflage (Hardcover)
David L. Williams
R727 Discovery Miles 7 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Many people are familiar with the term 'dazzle design', but what of its origins and objectives as a defensive practice at sea? And was it the only approach to the painted protection of merchant and naval vessels during the two world wars? David L. Williams examines the origins of maritime camouflage, how it was originally influenced by natural concealment as seen in living creatures and plants and was followed by the emergence of two fundamentally opposed schools of thought: reduced visibility and disruption to visual perception. Dazzle, Disruption & Concealment explores the objectives and design features of each of the various strategies advocated as forms of painted protection by looking at the scientific and artistic principles involved (the behaviour of light and the process of vision). It considers their effectiveness as a means of reducing visibility or in disturbing the comprehension of crucial target attributes (ship's speed, distance and bearing). It also identifies the key individuals engaged in maritime camouflage development as well as the institutions set up to conduct in depth research into these practices.

Pearson's Canal Companion - Kennet & Avon, River Thames - Oxford, Reading, Brentford (Staple bound, 3rd Revised edition):... Pearson's Canal Companion - Kennet & Avon, River Thames - Oxford, Reading, Brentford (Staple bound, 3rd Revised edition)
Michael Pearson
R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Revised and updated in 2021 this 3rd edition features facts and figures, insights and entertainment, wit and wisdom: from Brentford to Burscough, from Shardlow to Sharpness, from Tipton to Todmorden. All manner of folk have been encouraged to explore inland waterways using these guides, which have become as much a part of tradition as their subject matter. This 3rd Edition focusses on the Kennet & Avon, linking Bristol with Reading, and the River Thames between Oxford and Brentford, expertly interpreted to inspire you, on foot, afloat or by bicycle.

Global Climate Change and the Shipping Industry (Hardcover): Andrew G. Spyrou Global Climate Change and the Shipping Industry (Hardcover)
Andrew G. Spyrou
R818 R691 Discovery Miles 6 910 Save R127 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Environmentalists want industrialized nations to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases that warm the atmosphere. For more than twenty years, however, their pleas have been mostly ignored. Naval architects and ship designers can play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gases by designing effi cient ships that are safe and environment friendly. New innovations would enhance fuel effi ciency and encourage other industries to adopt new ways of thinking. Ship designers are already working to develop a ship that is safe, effi cient and ecologically friendly. Discover why these efforts are so important, and also learn the following: Ways a realistic and practical carbon dioxide index for ships can be established How much pollution commercial ships cause How safety concerns and other variables affect ship design What new designs could mean for the environment There is a great deal of uncertainty about why climates are changing, but this does not mean theories revolving around global warming are wrong. Discover new approaches to solve the problem, and take steps to understand the stakes involved with Global Climate Change and the Shipping Industry.

Diesel Companion (Spiral bound, 2nd edition): Pat Manley Diesel Companion (Spiral bound, 2nd edition)
Pat Manley
R261 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R50 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A compact, handy, on-the-water reference guide containing all the essential information about keeping your marine diesel engine running for when you need it most: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers the parts of the engine and has checklists for monthly, weekly and daily checks. It outlines what to do if the engine won't start, or stop, if it overheats or there are problems with the fuel system. It tells you about servicing, the electrics and winterisation. Splash-proof and spiral bound - allowing you to lay it out flat beside your engine - this little book stands up to frequent use and will be a valued companion when the engine doesn't behave.

The Unseen Lusitania - The Ship in Rare Illustrations (Paperback, 2nd edition): Eric Sauder The Unseen Lusitania - The Ship in Rare Illustrations (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Eric Sauder
R614 Discovery Miles 6 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Lost to a German torpedo on 7 May 1915, Cunard's RMS Lusitania captured the world's imagination when she entered service in 1907. Not only was she the largest ship in the world, but she was also revolutionary in design as well as being a record breaker. Lusitania is now sadly remembered for her tragic destruction, sinking in eighteen minutes with the loss of around 1,200 souls. In this sumptuously illustrated book, historian Eric Sauder brings RMS Lusitania to life once again. Filled with vivid, unseen photographs and illustrations from Eric's extensive private collection, this absorbing read will transport the reader back over 100 years to a time when opulent Ships of State were the only way to cross the Atlantic.

I Escaped The World's Deadliest Shark Attack (Hardcover): Scott Peters, Ellie Crowe I Escaped The World's Deadliest Shark Attack (Hardcover)
Scott Peters, Ellie Crowe
R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Titanic: A Passenger's Guide Pocket Book (Hardcover): John Blake Titanic: A Passenger's Guide Pocket Book (Hardcover)
John Blake; John Blake
R275 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R27 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This guide is a wonderful addition to Conway’s best-selling pocket book series that examines this famous ship from a refreshingly different angle. Launched in May 1911, the triple-screw steamer Titanic was the pride of the White Star Line and at that time the largest passenger ship in the world. Built to carry passengers in comfort and luxury on the lucrative transatlantic route, her design, fittings and on board facilites epitomised the spirit of the age in terms of elegance and style. Titanic: A Passenger's Guide is a unique guide to all aspects of the ship, incorporating authentic period literature – from sources including White Star Line themselves, Harland & Wolff shipyards, and important publications from the time.

Pearson's Canal Companion - Stourport Ring & Black Country Rings Birmingham Canal Navigations (Paperback, 9th Revised... Pearson's Canal Companion - Stourport Ring & Black Country Rings Birmingham Canal Navigations (Paperback, 9th Revised edition)
Michael Pearson
R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Pearson's canal companions encourage visitors, explain the lie of the land and provide a lasting souvenir of journeys made. This new 9th edition of the Stourport & Black Country Rings and Birmingham Canal Navigations Canal Companion marks a new format: theextent has increased from 96 to 160 pages, maps from 41 to 48 and photographs from 65 to 153. Coverage within this Canal Companion include: River Severn (Worcester-Stourport); Staffs & Worcs Canal (Stourport to Great Haywood); BCN Main Line (Aldersley to Birmingham); Worcs & Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to Worcester); Birmingham & Fazeley Canal (Birmingham-Fazeley); Coventry Canal (Fazeley-Fradley); Trent and Mersey Canal (Fradley-Great Haywood); Stourbridge & Dudley Canals (Stourton-Netherton); BCN Northern Waters (Wolverhampton-Walsall-Brownhills).

Longships Lighthouse (Paperback): Elisabeth Stanbrook Longships Lighthouse (Paperback)
Elisabeth Stanbrook
R166 Discovery Miles 1 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The FAA Flight Navigator Handbook - Full Color, Hardcover, Full Size - FAA-H-8083-18 - Giant 8.5 x 11 Size, Full Color... The FAA Flight Navigator Handbook - Full Color, Hardcover, Full Size - FAA-H-8083-18 - Giant 8.5 x 11 Size, Full Color Throughout, Durable Hardcover Binding (Hardcover)
Federal Aviation Administration; Cover design or artwork by Carlile Media
R1,158 Discovery Miles 11 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Ark Royal - Sailing Into Glory (Paperback): Mike Rossiter Ark Royal - Sailing Into Glory (Paperback)
Mike Rossiter
R474 R385 Discovery Miles 3 850 Save R89 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In June 1941 the Ark Royal won one of Britain's most famous naval victories. The German destroyer, Bismarck, had been ravaging the British fleet in the Atlantic. Sailing through a ferocious storm the Ark Royal tracked the Bismarck. A dozen swordfish bombers took off from her deck and pounded shell after shell into the German battleship, sending her to the ocean floor. It was a signal victory that resonated around the world. Hitler, furious at the loss of the German fleet's flagship, demanded that the Ark Royal be destroyed at whatever cost. HMS Ark Royal is one of the Royal Navy's most iconic ships. When she was launched in 1938 she was one of the most sophisticated weapons at the disposal of British military command. The aircraft carrier was the latest, and soon to be one of the most feared, developments in naval warfare. In her first two years of operation the Ark Royal survived countless attacks, and was considered one of the luckiest ships in the Navy. But her air of invincibility was to prove wishful thinking. Within one month of sinking the Bismarck, the Ark Royal too was destroyed while sailing off the coast of Gibraltar. And there she has rested, one kilometre below the surface of the Mediterranean, until her wreck was discovered by Mike Rossiter in 2004. In gripping detail, and using the testimony of survivors of the sinking and men who lived, flew and fought on the Ark Royal, Mike Rossiter tells the remarkable story of the life and legend of this most iconic of ships. Also, and for the first time, he reveals the story of the quest to discover the wreck of this naval legend.

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