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The Ships That Came to the Pool of London - From the Roman Galley to HMS Belfast (Paperback)
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The Ships That Came to the Pool of London - From the Roman Galley to HMS Belfast (Paperback)
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The Pool of London has long been a busy place. It has been the
focus of seaborne trade with the city since the Roman galleys first
arrived with exotic cargoes. After the Industrial Revolution the
sailing packets were followed by wooden-hulled paddle steamships in
the coasting trades, while the deep sea fleets still relied on both
sail and steam. Imposing warehouses were constructed to store goods
safe from the weather; several survive to this day, including
Butler's Wharf and Hay's Wharf on the south bank of the Upper Pool.
The Pool developed an important connection with Northern Europe and
the near Continent, as ships travelling further afield became
larger and migrated to the new dock systems. Barges cluttered up
the riverside wharves delivering and collecting goods from up and
down river and transhipping goods from the docks. This is the story
of the ships that came to the Pool and, with it, the development of
London as a port and an international commercial centre. It is an
exciting story, full of colour and bustle that will appeal to many,
including the numerous visitors that come to see HMS Belfast.
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