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Shipbuilding in Britain (Shire Library)
Fred M. Walker
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Description for Shipbuilding in Britain (Shire Library)
Paperback. In 1913 the shipyards of Britain were responsible for building half of all the world's ships; at the Clyde in Scotland at this time a new ship was launched every eighteen hours. This book looks at the subject's long history, from the Middle Ages through to the heyday of steam, providing a comprehensive guide to a transformed industry. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 151 x 6. Weight in Grams: 148. New.
A pocket history of one of Britain's key industries in the early twentieth century. At their zenith in 1913, the British shipyards were responsible for building half the world's ships, with the River Clyde in Scotland producing more than one new ship for every day of the year. For decades either side of this amazing year, Britain was at the forefront of this industry, which dominated not only the history but also the economy of areas like northeast England, the River Thames, Northern Ireland, Merseyside and Scotland: the efforts of hundreds of thousands of specialised workmen were dedicated to ... Read more
A pocket history of one of Britain's key industries in the early twentieth century. At their zenith in 1913, the British shipyards were responsible for building half the world's ships, with the River Clyde in Scotland producing more than one new ship for every day of the year. For decades either side of this amazing year, Britain was at the forefront of this industry, which dominated not only the history but also the economy of areas like northeast England, the River Thames, Northern Ireland, Merseyside and Scotland: the efforts of hundreds of thousands of specialised workmen were dedicated to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Shire
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Shire Library
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747807292
SKU
9780747807292
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Fred M. Walker
Fred Walker is a retired shipyard manager and naval architect. He has worked on the restoration and reconstruction of many historic vessels, and has written widely on maritime subjects, including Song of the Clyde, a history of shipbuilding on the River Clyde.
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