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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.
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Robert Maggio, Port Jefferson Free Library and Port Jef, Port Jefferson Free Library
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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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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).
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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