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Showcasing photographs and illustrations from a variety of
collectors' archives, The Unseen Mauretania 1907 reveals the Cunard
company's most luxurious ocean liner of the early twentieth century
as you have never known her before. When the Mauretania took to the
North Atlantic for the first time in November 1907, she was the
largest and fastest ship in the world, serving with her sister
ship, the Lusitania, for nearly eight years. Although the
Lusitania's life was cut short during the First World War, the
Mauretania continued to have an impressive presence at sea, holding
the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing until 1929.
This evocative visual history by maritime expert J. Kent Layton
follows her glorious career, which spanned four decades of the
twentieth century.
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.
For over 30 years Peter Drummond has roamed Scottish fishing
harbours armed with at least one camera. Here then are the best
monochrome images taken over that period showing a wide variety of
vessel types ranging from former ring netters and drifter/seiners
through more modern designs to the latest 21st Century pelagic
vessels, with brief histories of the boats illustrated. Covering
waters around Scotland both east and west, from Kirkcudbright to
Mallaig and from Eyemouth to Burghead, as well as a detailed
appendix of vessels, this photographic collection is something
special for the maritime enthusiast.
The Titanic. The Britannic. The Olympic. They are some of the most
famous ships in history, but for the wrong reasons. The Olympic
Class liners were conceived as the largest, grandest ships ever to
set sail. Of the three ships built, the first only lost the record
for being the largest because she was beaten by the second, and
they were both beaten by the third. The class was meant to secure
the White Star Line's reputation as the greatest shipping company
on earth. Instead, with the loss of both the Titanic and the
Britannic in their first year of service, it guaranteed White
Star's infamy. This unique book tells the extraordinary story of
these three extraordinary ships from the bottom up, starting with
their conception and construction (and later their modification)
and following their very different careers. Behind the technical
details of these magnificent ships lies a tragic human story - not
just of the lives lost aboard the Titanic and Britannic, but of the
designers pushing the limits beyond what was actually possible,
engineers unable to prepare for every twist of fate, and ship
owners and crew who truly believed a ship could be unsinkable. This
fascinating story is told with rare photographs, new
computer-generated recreations of the ships, and unique wreck
images that explore how well the ships were designed and built.
Simon Mills offers unparalleled access to shipbuilders Harland
& Wolff's specification book for the Olympic Class, including
original blueprints and - being made widely available for the first
time - large fold-out technical drawings showing how these
extensive plans were meant to be seen.
Author built wooden boats for over 50 years and shares his
knowledge about traditional, practical, plank-on-frame boat
construction. Literate, warm, encouraging, insightful. Wonderfully
illustrated by Sam Manning.
The story of RMS Titanic resonates all around the world, the vessel
immortalised on stage, screen and in print. This collection of
drawings does not dwell on the tragedy that befell this magnificent
ship, but rather seeks to showcase her great beauty, representing
the pinnacle of a grand era of style and innovation, with experts
Steve Hall and Bruce Beveridge providing insight and commentary.
Colouring these scenes of Titanic's hope-filled early days at sea,
sumptuous interiors and grand promenades will breathe life into a
bygone age of luxury, opulence and transatlantic adventure.
Suitable for children.
For centuries, living afloat on Britain's waterways has been a rich
part of the fabric of our social history, from the fisherfolk of
ancient Britain to the bohemian houseboat dwellers of the 1950s and
beyond. Whether they have chosen to leave the land behind and take
to the water or been driven there by necessity, the history of the
houseboat is a unique and fascinating seam of British history. In
Water Gypsies, Julian Dutton - who was born and grew up on a
houseboat - traces the evolution of boat-dwelling, from an
industrial phenomenon in the heyday of the canals to the rise of
life afloat as an alternative lifestyle in postwar Britain. Drawing
on personal accounts and with a beautiful collection of
illustrations, Water Gypsies is both a vivid narrative of a unique
way of life and a valuable addition to social history.
Organized as a catalog of ship coins, according to the popular
KM-numbering system, these volumes list coins that have a common
design are grouped under separate headings. Circulating coins and
collector-oriented commemoratives are included and the coin images
represent the many different ways in which the ships are depicted.
Volume I"Fram," "Golden Hind," "Santa Maria," "Vasa," and "H.M.S.
Victory" are names of famous ships that have played a part in
Europe's maritime history and the stories associated with these and
many other ships are told in this book of ship coins. Each
narrative provides the historical background and watercraft
experience and circumstance of the soldiers, sailors, admirals and
generals, explorers, naval commanders, and fishermen who sometimes
through bravery and sometimes through human error have merited a
place in the historical record, and are associated with particular
vessels that have merited the striking of a coin in record and
remembrance. Each entry contains information on the ships, wherever
available (length, beam, depth, and tonnage). The book constitutes
a catalogue of ship coins organized according to the popular KM
numbering system, with groupings under separate headings where
ships have a common design. The coin images represent the many
different ways in which the ships are depicted. Each volume
contains a select bibliography and an index listing the ships,
persons and other major topics covered in the narratives. Volume
IIIncluding more than 600 narratives, the next in the series
follows the publication of Volume I to describe coins from America
and Asia.
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).
Diesel engines are installed in just about every yacht and in most
large motorboats and, while professional help is often at hand,
sometimes it is not. Indeed, engine failure is one of the most
frequent causes of RNLI launches. This book explains how to prevent
problems, troubleshoot and make repairs using safe techniques. It
could also help you save money on expensive bills for yard work you
could do yourself. Diesels Afloat covers everything from how the
diesel engine works to engine electrics, from fault finding to out
of season layup. With this guide and your engine's manual you can
get the best performance from your boat's engine and be confident
in dealing with any problem. The book covers the syllabus of the
RYA Diesel Engine and MCA Approved Engine (AEC-1) courses. This
edition has been thoroughly modernised and updated by former course
lecturer and currently chief engineer on merchant ships, Callum
Smedley.
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.
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.
A fully revised and expanded edition of the only resource you'll
need for choosing, owning and maintaining a narrowboat. The UK has
over 2000 miles of navigable canals and rivers which are home to an
estimated 35,000 licensed boats. Although canal boats can look much
the same to the novice, there are some very important differences
to be aware of. If you're new to boating you have some important
choices to make. This comprehensive book examines the options
available to different types of boaters. From those who choose to
live aboard their boats and constant cruisers to fair-weather
cruisers, hire boating and share boat syndicates - each will need a
different type of boat if they are to fully enjoy their time
afloat. Packed with case studies and advice from real boaters with
years of experience to share, this second edition has been
thoroughly updated throughout and includes new information on
liveaboard costs and considerations, eco-friendly boating options,
shared ownership and tax-free boat building, as well as: - The cost
of boating - Choosing the ideal boat for your boating profile -
Buying a boat and the legalities of purchase - Choosing suitable
internal fittings and features - Heating, lighting, toilets and hot
water options - Boat electrics and solar power - Finding a mooring
- Boating health and safety - Locks, swing-bridges and the boating
'highway code' - Boat maintenance - Boating etiquette and best
practice
Merc 3.5, Merc 3.6, Merc 4 (40), Merc 4.5 (45), Merc 5, Merc 6,
Merc 7.5 (75), Merc 8, Merc 9.8 (110), Merc 9.9, Merc 15, Merc 18,
Merc 20 (200), Merc 25, Merc 30, Merc 40 (402)
This book is the 2nd in the 'Lighthouse Companion' series. In it
you will find full colour photographs of each of the 81 lighthouses
on the coast of both states, along with a brief history of each,
directions to reach it by car, or its latitude and longitude to
find it by sea. Contact information is also given for those looking
to arrange tours. It includes appendices that cover lodging, local
events and sites of interest in each area and is designed to fit
comfortably into a bag or glove compartment -- the perfect
companion for lighthouse lovers everywhere!
Discover the beauty and delights of London's waterways, on foot or
by boat, with Derek Pratt and Richard Mayon-White's fascinating and
thorough guide. To really explore London’s canals is to see the
city in a way you’ve never seen it before. A different world,
away from the hustle-bustle of overladen streets and towering
skyscrapers, the waterways offer a unique paradise, full of
wildlife, brightly coloured narrowboats, lush greenery and an
environment steeped in history. Discovering London’s Canals will
open your eyes to this world and show you all it has to offer,
walking with you along the vast stretches of each canal, pointing
out the many sights to see and enjoy, pubs to quench your thirst in
and history to marvel at. Enjoy whole days out with family and
friends, or just an hour or two, choosing a stretch of canal and
discovering so many sights and attractions either on or within a
short walk from the water’s edge. With information boxes, travel
directions, clear maps and beautiful photography, along with
insightful travel writing from the kings of the waterways, Derek
Pratt and Richard Mayon-White, Discovering London’s Canals is the
perfect guide for anyone who loves walking, wildlife and the
waterways of the great city of London. The book covers more than 60
miles of waterways in London, easy to get to and walkable for just
an hour, an afternoon or a whole day, and each route is great for
walking, running or cycling, with many traversable at any time of
year. Go out there and see for yourself – there is a wonderful
network of waterways just waiting to be explored in parts of London
you hardly knew existed.
The world of ocean liners, those built for French lines were the
epitome of style and panache, and SS Normandie perhaps the pinnacle
of this. When she entered service in 1935, she was the largest,
longest, fastest and certainly the best fed ship of her time,
serving the finest food imaginable in a dining room longer than the
Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. Normandie embodied high glamour and
was a firm favourite of many, albeit for a short time. Times were
changing and even the French government's massive subsidies to the
builders, an attempt to make Normandie a flagship for the drive out
of the Depression. could only work for so long, as the Second World
War drew nearer. She might have been a valuable troopship, and
served a the USS Lafayette for a time, but caught fire at her New
York pier in 1942. The great ship was salvaged, but with an
expensive restoration in prospect she could not escape being
scrapped in 1946-47. Through beautiful illustrations and evocative
writing, William H.Miller presents the story of one of the most
lavish liners ever to cross the seas.
The Boatyard Book is a practical, comprehensive reference manual
that provides sensible, accessible advice for boatowners on
planning and carrying out annual maintenance, repairs, upgrades and
refits of sailing yachts and motorboats, up to 20 metres in length.
Beginning with all the information owners will need to care for
their boat, including how to budget and plan tasks to be done
through the year, The Boatyard Book goes on to help them choose the
best boatyard for their needs, then provides essential how-to
reference material and ideas for a comprehensive range of projects
large and small to be carried out ashore. There's advice and tips
from highly respected boatyard owners, specialists and surveyors,
as well as from the author's own 25 years' experience of boat
ownership, all fully illustrated with step-by-step photos and
illustrations. Topics covered include: - laying up - hull and deck
care - mast and rigging - sail care - engines - electrics -
maintenance of plumbing and gas systems - more complex projects,
including re-wiring a boat, overhauling an engine, how to treat
osmosis and how to go about a complete refit. This is a book to be
kept at the yard, or on the boat, and used time and time again by
those who are either happy to keep things ticking along with the
minimum of effort or by those who want to get stuck into bigger
projects.
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.
Britain has a history of producing and using a wonderful array of
fishing boats, some of which still sail under private ownership.
These older vessels developed in their own unique ways, dependent
on local traditions, the type of fishing, their place of operation
and innovation from fishermen and boatbuilders alike. Later, with
motorisation, they changed dramatically through the steam era until
the advent of the internal combustion engine. Today fishing boats
old and new attract scores of people to fishing harbours
everywhere, inspired by picturesque scenes, the life on board or
the new breed of vessels with their modern technology in an
ever-increasing competitive market.
The Irrawaddy Flotilla Company, known in colonial Burma as the
'Fabulous Flotilla', was the largest privately-owned fleet of ships
in the world. It was an entirely Scottish enterprise with nearly
all its investors, management and ship's officers drawn from
Scotland. Over 1,200 ships were ordered mainly from Clyde yards and
each year carried the majority of the population of Burma on its
river network without loss of life. The paddle steamers were
amongst the largest in the world, innovative in design and
technology, and very beautiful. The flotilla began as a naval task
force in the 1820s, was commandeered in five wars, and was to end
its life with the British evacuation of Burma in 1942, the greatest
evacuation in British military history. Fascinating personalities
emerge from Strachan's descriptions of Irrawaddy commanders and the
flotilla's key players. The ships evolved over a hundred years into
riverine versions of ocean liners with plush cabins, restaurants,
shops and even post offices on board. The largest class of ships
carried 5,000 passengers including royalty, celebrities of the day
and famous writers like Somerset Maugham along with early tourists
and big game hunters. In the second part of the book, the author
who himself has spent much of his life running ships on the rivers
of Burma, takes us on a journey 1,000 miles upriver to explore the
different regions of the country often highlighting Scottish
connections. The river is the thread through which Burma's often
tragic history, yet rich and glorious Buddhist culture, flows and
only on a river journey can the country be understood. Renamed
Myanmar in 1997, Burma is Scotland's 'lost colony' and the Scottish
connection is little remembered today due to Burma's half a century
of post-war isolation. In its 1920s heyday Burma had the highest
concentration of Scots anywhere in the world, outside of Scotland,
with the exception of Canada. Scots were everywhere in Burma,
running everything, and even their Burmese servants spoke in
'broad' Scots. With the 'opening up' of Burma in the early 21st
century the Irrawaddy watershed, where about 50 million people live
in a primitive rural economy, is under threat. Deforestation on a
vast scale has resulted in the silting up of once navigable
channels. China, with its 'belt and road' system that is a
euphemism to a recolonisation of the country, plans to build one of
the world's largest dams in the river's headwaters that would
devastate the country's agriculture and fisheries. The Fabulous
Flotilla provides a revealing record of this remarkable era in
Burma's history and past Scottish endeavour - a jewel of a story
that may soon be lost.
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