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Ships & boats: general interest

Paperback. Since the time of the Vikings, the Atlantic has shaped the lives of people who depend on it for survival, and people have shaped the Atlantic. In his account of this interdependency, Bolster, a historian and professional seafarer, takes us through a millennium-long environmental history of our impact on one of the largest ecosystems in the world. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; HBTP; KNAF; RGR; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 233 x 26. Weight in Grams: 638.
Publisher
Belknap Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First American Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674283961
ISBN
9780674283961
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.89

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750960045
ISBN
9780750960045
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.64

Hardcover. This volume presents the earliest archaeological evidence for specialised merchant seafaring in Danish waters. The cargo ship-finds of Eltang Vig, Lynaes, Karschau and Haderslev are explored in detail in order to illuminate a dynamic age, in which large, elegant cargo ships were built and sailed across the sea by Scandinavian merchants. Num Pages: 378 pages, 240 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLC1; HBTM; HDR; WGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 285 x 27. Weight in Grams: 2016.
Publisher
Viking Ship Museum
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9788785180537
ISBN
9788785180537
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.31

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.
Publisher
Shire
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
9780747807292
ISBN
9780747807292
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.89

Paperback. The lifeboats of Valentia have been in service since 1946, when the volunteer crew were summoned to action by the firing of maroon flares. This title includes accounts, images, and detailed records of the station. It gives a tribute to the people who have served here. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBTM; JKSW3; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 560. 8vo Very good copy. Kerry
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
SKU
KEX0277214
ISBN
9781845887070
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 10.00

Paperback.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445612898
ISBN
9781445612898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. The steamers of P&A Campbell were a memorable sight for hundreds of thousands who lived in the Bristol Channel area, Brighton and the South Coast and Southampton. For many, a trip down the water on a White Funnel paddler was their solitary holiday each year. This title brings together 200 images of the ships in the heyday of the excursion steamer. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752446981
ISBN
9780752446981
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.57

Paperback. As Titanic sank, a 'mystery' ship was spotted some distance away. Rockets were fired but the ship ignored them. The Californian was blamed but was the mystery ship really the Mount Temple? Num Pages: 320 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1QSAN; 3JJC; HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 198 x 35. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445649481
ISBN
9781445649481
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.06

Paperback. A nostalgic look back at the docks of London the 1960s. Num Pages: 128 pages, 220. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPK; HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445665849
ISBN
9781445665849
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. Wending its way from Braunston to Salford, under Spaghetti Junction, this illustrated guide covers the northern part of the Grand Union Canal, accompanying the guide to the southern half published in 2005. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WGGN; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 226 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752438030
ISBN
9780752438030
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. Covering everything from safety in the boat to shop repairs, this book thoroughly explains the whys and shortcuts learned from the author's experience in the shop and on the water. It includes full-sized plans for 8 well-proven canoe designs, most of which are the author's own adaptations. Num Pages: 112 pages, full colour plans, includes illustrations and photographs. BIC Classification: WGG; WKDW; WSSN5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 268 x 11. Weight in Grams: 660.
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2 Rev Exp
Condition
New
SKU
V9781565234833
ISBN
9781565234833
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.35

Paperback. An autobiography chronicling the author's maritime career. It offers an account of what life in Merchant Navy was really like and the conditions in the countries visited, and contains many anecdotes. Series: Maritime Heritage. Num Pages: 240 pages, c45 b&w. BIC Classification: 3JJH; 3JJPG; BGA; HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
Silver Link Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857943276
ISBN
9781857943276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. From its inception, P&A Campbell dominated steamer travel on the Bristol Channel, both for tourism and trade between Bristol and South Wales. The steamers of Campbell's were a regular sight as they were down to the north Devon coast, Lundy Island, and the Somerset piers. This book presents the history of the early P&A Campbell years. Num Pages: 192 pages, 120. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JH; HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752438719
ISBN
9780752438719
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.78

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which North East Canals changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WGGN; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445633213
ISBN
9781445633213
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.04

Hardcover. Num Pages: 409 pages, 6 b/w photos, 295 illustrations. BIC Classification: WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 231 x 27. Weight in Grams: 794.
Publisher
Cornell Maritime Pr/Tidewater Pub
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870335983
ISBN
9780870335983
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 32.61

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752460109
ISBN
9780752460109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.78

Paperback. Num Pages: 102 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: TRL; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 202. Polyester or Epoxy. 102 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: TRL; WGG. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 9. Weight: 176.
Publisher
Cornell Maritime Pr
Number of pages
102
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870336089
ISBN
9780870336089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.28

Paperback. Simple Boat Maintenance concentrates on the 67 most common boat maintenance jobs. Each is rated for difficulty on a scale of 1-5 and is explained in simple steps with lots of photos and diagrams. No special tools are required and no skill is assumed. Take this book in one hand, a spanner in the other and set to work. Num Pages: 160 pages, Over 500 colour photographs and 80 diagrams. BIC Classification: WGGV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 171 x 10. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publisher
Fernhurst Books Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909911130
ISBN
9781909911130
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 20.35

Paperback. .
Publisher
Foxglove Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956456038
ISBN
9780956456038
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.78

Paperback. The commercial paddle steamer was the Comet of 1812. Soon competitive steamer services developed, resulting in bigger and magnificent vessels, and before long no seaside resort was complete without a pleasure steamer moored alongside the pier. This book outlines the efforts to preserve what remains of pleasure steamer heritage in Britain. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 139 x 6. Weight in Grams: 148. New.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
9780747812050
ISBN
9780747812050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.89

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