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France/Norway - France's Last Liner/Norway's First Mega Cruise Ship (Hardcover): John Maxtone-Graham France/Norway - France's Last Liner/Norway's First Mega Cruise Ship (Hardcover)
John Maxtone-Graham
R1,853 R1,697 Discovery Miles 16 970 Save R156 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

As a dedicated passenger during both the vessel's lives, John Maxtone-Graham is in a perfect position to give us this rich, profusely illustrated history of France/Norway. The French Line's dazzling ocean liner S.S. France was alone in her class until the arrival of the QE2 in 1967. She was fast, chic, lavishly manned, and offered sumptuous catering. For a dozen years she was a star on the North Atlantic. However, in the summer of 1974, with jet airliners dominating transatlantic travel, France was withdrawn and allowed to molder for five years. Then a miraculous reprieve: the head of Norwegian Cruise Line decided to buy France; the vessel was revamped for warm weather and rechristened Norway. One of the last North Atlantic liners became the Caribbean's first megaship. The singularity of this incredible hull that sailed in two contrasting modes demands remembrance she was the pioneering big ship, popularizing a scale of cruising then unknown."

The Making of MacBrayne - A Scottish Transport Monopoly Spanning Three Centuries (Hardcover): Andrew Clark The Making of MacBrayne - A Scottish Transport Monopoly Spanning Three Centuries (Hardcover)
Andrew Clark
R2,339 R2,130 Discovery Miles 21 300 Save R209 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
British Battleships of the Victorian Era (Hardcover): Norman Friedman British Battleships of the Victorian Era (Hardcover)
Norman Friedman
R1,599 R1,263 Discovery Miles 12 630 Save R336 (21%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This is a companion volume to Friedman s highly successful _British Battleship 1906 1946_ and completes his study of the Royal Navy s capital ships. Beginning with the earliest installation of steam machinery in ships of the line, the book traces the technological revolution that saw the introduction of iron hulls, armour plate, shell-firing guns and the eventual abandonment of sail as auxiliary propulsion. This hectic development finally settled down to a widely approved form of pre-dreadnought battleship, built in large numbers and culminating in the _King Edward VII_ class. As with all of his work, Friedman is concerned to explain why as well as how and when these advances were made, and locates British ship design firmly within the larger context of international rivalries, domestic politics and economic constraints. The result is a sophisticated and enlightening overview of the Royal Navy s battle fleet in the latter half of the nineteenth century. It is also well illustrated a comprehensive gallery of photographs with in-depth captions is accompanied by specially commissioned plans of the important classes by A D Baker III, and a colour section featuring the original Admiralty draughts, including a spectacular double gatefold. Norman Friedman is one of the most highly regarded of all naval writers, with an avid following, so for anyone with an interest in warships, the publication of this work will be a major event.

Great American Passenger Ships (Paperback): William H. Miller Great American Passenger Ships (Paperback)
William H. Miller
R605 R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Save R110 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

America produced some of the world's finest, most interesting, advanced and innovative passenger ships, such as the brilliant SS United States, the fastest ocean liner ever to sail the seas, ingloriously left lying in limbo for 42 years. This book also documents passenger ships seized in wartime, notably the giant German Vaterland, which became the Leviathan of the United States Lines, as well as many newly built passenger ships, such as Santa Rosa, Lurline, President Cleveland, Independence and Brasil. Also included are peacetime troopships as well as 'combo ships', the once very popular passenger-cargo ships. The great saga of American liners continues to this day with modern cruise ships in Hawaiian service. The cast of ships is both vast and varied, but endlessly fascinating. Presenting many unpublished images alongside historic, insightful text including personal anecdotes of the ships and voyages from passengers and crew alike, Bill Miller takes the reader on a nostalgic voyage and the great American passenger fleet sails once again!

Great Passenger Ships 1910-1920 (Paperback, New): William H. Miller Great Passenger Ships 1910-1920 (Paperback, New)
William H. Miller
R600 R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Save R111 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It was an age of evolution, when size and speed were almost the ultimate considerations. Bigger was said to be better, and ship owners were not exempted from the prevailing mood, while the German four-stackers of 1897-06 and then Cunard's brilliant "Mauretania" & "Lusitania" of 1907 led the way to larger and grander liners. White Star Line countered by 1911 with the "Olympic," her sister "Titanic," and a near-sister, the "Britannic." The French added the "France" while Cunard took delivery of the beloved" Aquitania." But the Germans won out--they produced the 52,000-ton "Imperator" and a near-sister, the "Vaterland," the last word in shipbuilding and engineering prior to World War I. They and their sister, the "Bismarck," remained the biggest ships in the world until 1935. But other passenger ships appear in this decade--other Atlantic liners, but also ships serving on more diverse routes: Union Castle to Africa, P&O to India and beyond, the Empress liners on the trans-Pacific run. We look at a grand age of maritime creation, ocean-going superlative, but also sad destruction in the dark days of the First War. It was, in all ways, a fascinating period.

Before the Mast - Life and Death Aboard the Mary Rose (Paperback): Julie Gardiner Before the Mast - Life and Death Aboard the Mary Rose (Paperback)
Julie Gardiner
R1,258 Discovery Miles 12 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Mary Rose carried a crew of naval officers and sailors, a fighting force of gunners and soldiers, a Barber-surgeon, several ship's carpenters and skilled navigators. Of nearly 500 men, fewer than 40 survived the sinking on 19th July 1545. Trapped by netting, or below deck, they stood little chance, and their bodies and belongings went to the bottom of the sea. Excavation of the hull and contents produced a huge collection of objects that together make up a detailed picture of what life was like on board. Before the Mast explores how the men of the Mary Rose lived, through their surviving possessions; how they were fed; their music and recreation, medicine and provision for illness and injury, as well as working practices: carpentry and maintenance, stowage, navigation and ship's communications. The personal possessions of the crew included religious items, books, fishing lines and weights, sewing kits, money, hair combs, jewellery, knives, musical instruments and many items of clothing. The Barber-surgeon, who had his own cabin, brought on board a fine chest filled with canisters, bottles and pots of ointment and medicines, a variety of surgical instruments and a fine set of razors. Another cabin nearby was clearly occupied by the ship's carpenters whose toolkit included planes, adzes, axes, hammers and drills, as well as pitch pots and special mallets for patching up leaks in the ship's hull. The ship's navigators had the best in sixteenth century compasses. The ship's galley was in the hold and this area in particular produced many examples of wooden and pewter plates, bowls, pots, bread troughs, and tankards, as well as barrels and baskets still containing beef, pork, fish and fruit. The volume also includes an analysis of the human remains providing evidence for the stature and age range of the men most were under 30 their health, and injuries sustained. Before the Mast is now available again in a two volume edition published by Oxbow Books.

London's Transport and the Olympics - Preparation, Delivery and Legacy (Paperback): Malcolm Batten London's Transport and the Olympics - Preparation, Delivery and Legacy (Paperback)
Malcolm Batten
R482 R391 Discovery Miles 3 910 Save R91 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

When London first applied as a contender to stage the 2012 Olympic Games, there was cynical speculation as to whether the transport infrastructure could cope should it win. During the bidding process for 2012, Transport for London, the capital's transport strategy provider, did its bit to promote the application with buses and Stratford station displaying prominent 'Back the Bid' slogans. There was a 'can-do' mentality among transport management on this occasion, and in this book Malcolm Batten looks at the preparation and delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic games by London's transport providers. The transport legacy is also examined here, with previously unpublished photographs celebrating a landmark achievement in the history of London transport.

Titanic Captain - The Life of Edward John Smith (Paperback, New): G.J. Cooper Titanic Captain - The Life of Edward John Smith (Paperback, New)
G.J. Cooper
R456 R396 Discovery Miles 3 960 Save R60 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The definitive account of the life and career of the respected and popular captain of the "Titanic" includes original research drawing on the ship's logs, crew lists, newspapers, and first-hand accounts Commander Edward John Smith's career had been a remarkable example of how a man from a humble background could get far in the world, and this biography tracks the fascinating career and many voyages of a seasoned captain. Born to a working-class family, he went to sea at the age of 17 and rose rapidly through the ranks of the merchant navy, serving first in sailing vessels and later in the new steamships of the White Star Line. By 1912, he was their senior commander and regarded by many in the shipping world as the "millionaire's captain." In 1912, Smith was given command of the new "RMS Titanic" for her maiden voyage, but what should have been among the crowning moments of his long career at sea turned rapidly into a nightmare following the Titanic's collision with an iceberg. In a matter of hours the supposedly unsinkable ship sank, taking more than 1,500 people with her, including Captain Smith. This account dispels myths about the man and tracking his movements and motives in detail on that fateful night.

Birmingham's First Canal 1730-1772 (Paperback): Ron Dawson Birmingham's First Canal 1730-1772 (Paperback)
Ron Dawson
R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The development of Birmingham into a major modern industrial city can be said to have begun in 1772 with the opening of its first canal. At that time Birmingham was a small and largely rural town with a growing manufacturing base. The growth of manufacturing within the town, however, was severely constrained by the lack of a cheap, reliable and efficient means of transport for the goods it produced. These difficulties were largely overcome by the building of the canal, in that it provided a cheap and efficient means of transport to convey the town's manufactured goods to markets beyond its boundaries. The why, when and how this first canal came to be built is explored in this detailed and highly referenced account. It tells the fascinating story of how a small group of innovative, determined and ambitious entrepreneurs joined together to plan and secure its construction, and thereby also secure the City's future progress and prosperity.

Heavy Metal - The Hard Days and Nights of the Shipyard Workers Who Build America's Supercarriers (Hardcover): Michael Fabey Heavy Metal - The Hard Days and Nights of the Shipyard Workers Who Build America's Supercarriers (Hardcover)
Michael Fabey
R454 Discovery Miles 4 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An extraordinary story of American can-do, an inside look at the building of the most dangerous aircraft carrier in the world, the John F. Kennedy. Tip the Empire State Building onto its side and you'll have a sense of the length of the United States Navy's newest aircraft carrier, the most powerful in the world: the USS John F. Kennedy. Weighing 100,000 tons, Kennedy features the most futuristic technology ever put to sea, making it the most agile and lethal global weapon of war. Only one place possesses the brawn, brains and brass to transform naval warfare with such a creation - the Newport News Shipbuilding yard in Virginia and its 30,000 employees and shipyard workers. This is their story, the riggers, fitters, welders, electricians, machinists and other steelworkers who built the next-generation aircraft carrier. Heavy Metal puts us on the waterfront and into the lives of these men and women as they battle layoffs, the elements, impossible deadlines, extraordinary pressure, workplace dangers and a pandemic to complete a ship that will be essential to protect America's way of life. The city of Newport News owes its very existence to the company that bears its name. The shipyard dominates the town-physically, politically, financially, socially, and culturally. Thanks to the yard, the city grew from a backwater to be the home of the premier naval contractor in the United States. Heavy Metal captures an indelible moment in the history of a shipyard, a city, and a country.

Radio Caroline - The True Story of the Boat that Rocked (Paperback, 2nd edition): Ray Clark Radio Caroline - The True Story of the Boat that Rocked (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Ray Clark; Foreword by Emperor Rosko, Keith Skues
R349 R290 Discovery Miles 2 900 Save R59 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In March 1964, a ship with a towering 168ft-high steel transmitting mast anchored just beyond British territorial waters, started to broadcast . . . And a legend was born. RADIO CAROLINE was the world's most famous pirate radio station in the 1960s, '70s and '80s. But while thousands of listeners were tuning in across the country, it wasn't always smooth sailing behind the scenes. Though she was financed by respectable city money men initially, Caroline faced many challenges: political opposition, financial worries, technical problems and, of course, the dangers and difficulties of the sea. She defied authority, helped to transform attitudes and promoted musical innovation, love and peace throughout her trials. Radio Caroline is remembered as an icon of the Sixties but actually continued on through the Seventies and Eighties, and still broadcasts today. Featuring unpublished interviews with the 'pirate presenters' who were there, Ray Clark, former Radio Caroline DJ, tells the captivating story of the boat that rocked.

Marine Diesel Basics 1 - Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage and Spring Recommission (Hardcover, 2nd ed.):... Marine Diesel Basics 1 - Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage and Spring Recommission (Hardcover, 2nd ed.)
Dennison Berwick; Illustrated by Dennison Berwick
R673 R593 Discovery Miles 5 930 Save R80 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Worcester and Birmingham Canal - Chronicles of the Cut (Hardcover): Alan White The Worcester and Birmingham Canal - Chronicles of the Cut (Hardcover)
Alan White
R868 Discovery Miles 8 680 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Worcester and Birmingham Canal, some thirty miles long, was created from 1791, when it was authorised by Act of Parliament, to 1815 when it was completed 24 years later. Although intended as a broad canal for barges and having five broad tunnels, it was eventually completed with narrow locks due to financial difficulties. From Gas Street Basin at the Birmingham end it passes through the suburbs of Edgbaston, Selly Oak and Kings Norton, then through the long West Hill Tunnel and via Hopwood and Alvechurch through countryside to Tardebigge, all this section being on the Birmingham Level. Then it descends in stages via fifty-six narrow locks and two barge locks to the River Severn at Diglis via Stoke Prior, Hanbury Wharf, Dunhampstead, Oddingley, Tibberton, Blackpole and the eastern suburbs of Worcester City. The earlier chapters of this book trace in detail the successive stages reached in making the canal and the reservoirs needed to safeguard the water supplies of millowners, the financial and other problems faced, and the saga of the Tardebigge Boat Lifi. Later chapters cover the history of the canal following its completion, its use for both commercial and pleasure purposes, its administration and management, its upkeep and maintenance, its involvement with railways, and the various industries and amenities which were established beside it, Three of the final chapters feature past and present places and items of interest located along the canal from Birmingham to Worcester. Of special interest throughout is the impact the canal had upon the lives of countless people, those involved in its construction, those who lived and worked on the boats, those who were employed by the Canal Company as engineers, lock-keepers and maintenance men, people who worked in canalside factories, shops, public house, boatyards, and on wharves, and those concerned for the welfare of canal boat families and their animals.

Oriana - A Photographic Journey (Paperback): Rachelle Cross, Chris Frame Oriana - A Photographic Journey (Paperback)
Rachelle Cross, Chris Frame
R606 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R112 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Oriana was the first in a new generation of British-based cruise ships specifically designed for the UK market. She was built by Meyer Werft in Germany and was named by HM the Queen, giving her fame and recognition from day one. Entering service in 1995, Oriana's elegant design and sophisticated on-board ambiance meant she quickly became a firm favourite for cruise passengers both in the UK and abroad. Today, nearly twenty-five years after her launch, she is a much-loved modern classic. Her active cruising schedule has seen her visit ports across the globe including Hong Kong, Sydney and Cape Town, as well as countless calls to Southampton. Written and photographed by well-known maritime history authors Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross, Oriana: A Photographic Journey is an engaging visual tour of this remarkable ship, all from the comfort of your own living room. With Oriana's 2019 departure from P&O Cruises, this book is a must-have keepsake for anyone who has sailed aboard Oriana or seen her during one of her calls, as well as all readers with an appreciation for cruise ships and the sea.

Hovercraft - The Story of a Very British Invention (Paperback): Arthur Ord-Hume Hovercraft - The Story of a Very British Invention (Paperback)
Arthur Ord-Hume
R643 Discovery Miles 6 430 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Exploring the Lancaster Canal - A history and guide (Paperback): Robert Swain Exploring the Lancaster Canal - A history and guide (Paperback)
Robert Swain
R377 R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Save R67 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

200 years ago, in 1819, the Lancaster Canal was officially completed. It represented a new and bright future for all those who traded between Preston and Kendal. It was to become a vital navigable artery during Britain's industrial heyday, and also a very comfortable way for paying passengers to travel throughout north Lancashire. After many years of sterling service as a working canal, it is now hugely popular with boaters, walkers, cyclists and runners. One of only a handful of coastal canals in the country, it is easily accessible and well maintained, travelling through beautiful and varied countryside. In the fi rst half of this excellent book, author Robert Swain outlines the history of the canal, from its construction (including the internationally renowned Lune Aqueduct), through its trading days, to its demise and then rebirth as an invaluable leisure resource. Part two is a guide to the entire canal today, pointing out and explaining the hundreds of fascinating features to be seen along its length. Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the opening, the book is full of interesting facts and beautiful pictures, and is the perfect companion for anyone who wishes to learn about, explore and enjoy the Lancaster Canal.

Maritime Security - Protection of Marinas, Ports, Small Watercraft, Yachts, and Ships (Hardcover): Ph.D, Daniel J. Benny Maritime Security - Protection of Marinas, Ports, Small Watercraft, Yachts, and Ships (Hardcover)
Ph.D, Daniel J. Benny
R3,922 Discovery Miles 39 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In a time when threats against the maritime community have never been greater, Maritime Security: Protection of Marinas, Ports, Small Watercraft, Yachts, and Ships provides a single, comprehensive source of necessary information for understanding and preventing or reducing threats to the maritime community. The book defines what comprises the maritime community, including marinas, ports, small watercraft, yachts, and ships. It focuses on the protection of these rather than the protection of cargo in the maritime supply chain, since with the protection of the infrastructural elements it follows that the cargo is secured. In identifying and discussing threats to security, the book includes natural threats such as storms as well as traditional criminal threats and piracy, with especially detailed examinations of terrorism and cybersecurity. It also introduces the US Coast Guard America's Waterway Watch program, describing the components of the program, its implementation throughout the maritime community, and its successes. By dealing with the security of all areas within the maritime community, Maritime Security is highly valuable to all members of the community, from the local boater to professionals charged with the protection of major ports and seagoing vessels. It gives you the skills to understand, identify, analyze, and address natural and man-made threats to localized or broad sections in the maritime community.

Life and Death on Little Ross - The Story of an Island, a Lighthouse and its Keepers (Paperback): David R. Collin Life and Death on Little Ross - The Story of an Island, a Lighthouse and its Keepers (Paperback)
David R. Collin
R585 R546 Discovery Miles 5 460 Save R39 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Little Ross is an attractive and unspoiled island and its lighthouse, beautifully designed by the famous Stevenson family, is officially a 'lesser' light, far away from busy sea lanes, at the summit of this remote island.The island was unknown to most people until 1960 when a murder in the lighthouse buildings brought it widespread notoriety, to the grief and consternation of all who were involved. The author was at the island on the day of the murder, and was a witness in the High Court trial that followed. Over the subsequent 57 years, he has repeatedly been asked to tell his story but the 117 years of diligent tending of the light by numerous lighthouse keepers and their families has been largely forgotten. In Life and Death on Little Ross, the author has redressed the balance by telling the story of the island, its lighthouse and its people who lived and worked there including extracts from a detailed diary that has survived from WWI. Also featured are the island's earliest inhabitants, the ships and their crews that came to grief, the case made by concerned local people for a lighthouse to be erected, the political wrangling that frustrated its approval for many years, the lighthouse design, and the eventual construction of the buildings.The story did not end with the murder. The process of automation began immediately after the event and the work of conversion, repair and maintenance, including first-hand accounts by some of the tradesmen is provided. The story of the restoration and conversion of the lighthouse keepers' derelict cottages is one of courage, patience, stamina, skill and resourcefulness which should inspire all of the many people that love wild, beautiful and unspoiled places like Little Ross Island and care about the future of buildings of distinction.

U.S. Aircraft Carriers - An Illustrated Design History (Hardcover, Revised Edition): Norman Friedman U.S. Aircraft Carriers - An Illustrated Design History (Hardcover, Revised Edition)
Norman Friedman
R3,718 Discovery Miles 37 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Norman Friedman Illustrated Design History series of U.S. warships books has been an industry standard for three decades and has sold thousands of copies worldwide. To mark and celebrate this achievement, the Naval Institute Press is proud to make these books available once more. Digitally remastered for enhanced photo resolution and quality, corrected, and updated, this series will continue to serve--for scholars and enthusiasts alike--as the foundation for U.S. naval warship research and reference for years to come. U.S. Aircraft Carriers, Revised Edition is one the most comprehensive references available on the entire development of U.S. Aircraft Carriers, starting in 1920, with USS Langley CV-1, continuing to Enterprise, the mass-produced Essex-class, and the large Midway-class of post-World War II. Friedman authoritatively analyzes the design and performance histories of this popular type. The long careers of the Nimitz-class and the new Ford-class are also included. Like the other books in Friedman's design-history series, U.S. Aircraft Carriers is based largely on formerly classified internal U.S. Navy records. Friedman, a leading authority on U.S. warships, explains the political and technical rationales for building battleships and recounts the evolution of each design. A.D. Baker III has created detailed scale outboard and plan views of each ship class and of major modifications to many classes. Numerous photographs complement the text.

Under a Yellow Sky - A Tale of the Sea and Coming of Age (Paperback): Simon J. Hall Under a Yellow Sky - A Tale of the Sea and Coming of Age (Paperback)
Simon J. Hall
R518 R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Under a Yellow Sky paints a canvas of life aboard a Merchant Navy ship in the early 1970s. Simon, a dreamer who steps into this different world, uncovers much of the magic of the sea, although also encounters brutality, dizzying hard work and frightening bouts of violence. From the rigidity of naval college, to the debauchery of the East, this is a vivid portrait of a world now disappeared. A well-written book that will appeal to all who are interested in ships and shipping, modern and maritime history, and those who enjoy well-told traveler's tales of fascinating people and places.

Long Ships Passing - The Story Of The Great Lakes (Paperback, Enlarged Ed): Walter Havighurst Long Ships Passing - The Story Of The Great Lakes (Paperback, Enlarged Ed)
Walter Havighurst
R441 Discovery Miles 4 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Smuggler's Girl - A sweeping saga of a family torn apart by tragedy. Will fate reunite them? (Paperback): Jennie Felton The Smuggler's Girl - A sweeping saga of a family torn apart by tragedy. Will fate reunite them? (Paperback)
Jennie Felton
R192 R144 Discovery Miles 1 440 Save R48 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'If you enjoy Dilly Court or Rosie Goodwin, this one will be right up your street' reader review 'One of the nation's favourite saga writers' Lancashire Post In the grand tradition of Catherine Cookson, Josephine Cox and Poldark, comes a page-turning and enthralling new Cornish-set saga of shipwrecks, smugglers, secrets and romance, from Jennie Felton. ................................................................................ She always knew a piece of her heart was missing... Cecile has been raised to a life of privilege at Polruan House, by her widowed father and aunt. Now she's of age, they are determined that she make a proper match, but Cecile's heart belongs to their coachman, Sam - most definitely not suitable marriage material. When Sam turns to his friend, smuggler Zach Carver, for help eloping with Cecile, Zach tells of a recent encounter with Lise, a beautiful but poor girl in St Ives, who is the mirror image of Cecile. And so a daring plan is born to briefly swap the girls. But bringing Cecile and Lise together will uncover an astonishing family secret of a bold escape from a loveless marriage, a treacherous shipwreck and a sister thought lost to the sea long ago... ................................................................................ For more heartwrenching, heartwarming saga, look out for The Stolen Child and A Mother's Sacrifice, out now! And don't miss Jennie's Families of Fairley Terrace series, which began with Maggie's story in All The Dark Secrets and continued with Lucy's story in The Miner's Daughter, Edie's story in The Girl Below Stairs, Carina's story in The Widow's Promise and Laurel's story in The Sister's Secret.

Cape Horn to Starboard (Paperback): John Kretschmer Cape Horn to Starboard (Paperback)
John Kretschmer
R443 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R76 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is the story of college-dropout John Kretschmer's quixotic voyage to retrace the route of the clipper ships, from New York to San Francisco by way of Cape Horn. This 'doubling the Horn', as it was called, was a formidable challenge to ships exceeding two hundred feet in length, as they routinely battled headwinds of fifty knots and mountainous seas. Kretschmer and crew took on the Horn in a 32-foot sloop. This is his chronicle of that voyage.

Aquafacs - Adventures of a Commercial Diver (Hardcover): Christopher Brian Lee Aquafacs - Adventures of a Commercial Diver (Hardcover)
Christopher Brian Lee
R967 Discovery Miles 9 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Shipwrecks of Cape Cod - Stories of Tragedy and Triumph (Paperback): Don Wilding Shipwrecks of Cape Cod - Stories of Tragedy and Triumph (Paperback)
Don Wilding
R591 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R97 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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