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In Fingal's Wake: A Tender Tribute by Trevor Boult 9781445648064
RRP: $25.80$17.21Fingal represented the last and final 'classic' style of tender once found throughout the three General Lighthouse Authorities of the British Isles. Performing a wide range of duties at Oban and at Stromness, Fingal served all the area needs of the... -
Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System by Mike Westin
RRP: $32.25$22.05The third in a series of highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer. It is a subject covered only in piecemeal fashion by the... -
HARD DOWN! HARD DOWN!: The Life and Times of Captain John Isbester from Shetland by Captain Jack Isbester 9781849954020
RRP: $24.50$20.70Hard Down! Hard Down! describes the eventful life of a Shetland man in pursuit of his ambitions - to reach the top in his profession, to find a wife, to cherish a family, to do his job well and to be respected by his peers. The account is enlivened by... -
Reeds Vol 5: Ship Construction for Marine Engineers by Paul Anthony Russell
RRP: $64.50$60.38This authoritative textbook covers ship construction techniques and methods for all classes of the Merchant Navy marine deck and engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) as well as students studying for degrees and diplomas in Naval Architecture and... -
U-Boat Owners' Workshop Manual: An insight into the design, construction and operation of the most advanced attack submarine ever operated by the Royal Navy by Alan Gallop 9780857334046
RRP: $38.70$27.54ALAN GALLOP is an author, journalist and public relations consultant. His books include Buffalo Bill's British Wild West (2001), Children of the Dark (2002), Mr Stanley I Presume (2004), Time Flies: Heathrow at 60 (2005), Subsmash (2007), The Martians... -
Manchester Ship Canal Through Time by Steven Dickens
RRP: $20.63$14.00The Manchester Ship Canal was a huge engineering achievement. It included seven swing bridges and the aqueduct at Barton, and helped turn the cotton-producing capital of Great Britain into an inland seaport. This was a feat many at the time believed... -
Reeds Marine Deck 2: Crammer for Deck Officer Oral Exams Simon Jinks 9781472991089
RRP: $34.83$33.24A no-nonsense study guide helping seafarers to pass their MCA or Flag State oral exams for Deck Officer qualifications. This handy revision guide is the one book that Deck Officer Cadets, Master and Deck Officers will want by their side when studying... -
The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World by Lincoln P. Paine
RRP: $38.70$26.70A monumental, wholly accessible work of scholarship that retells human history through the story of mankind's relationship with the sea. An accomplishment of both great sweep and illuminating detail, The Sea and Civilization is a stunning work of... -
Canal Builders: How Britain's Canal Network Evolved by Anthony Burton
RRP: $19.34$14.98Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781399014304Author Anthony BurtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Pen and Sword TransportPublisher Pen and Sword TransportWeight(grams) 165g -
The Petrol Navy: British, American and Other Naval Motor Boats at War 1914 – 1920 by Steve Dunn 9781399062855
RRP: $32.25$22.73On the outbreak of war in 1914, the Royal Navy found it required more small craft than it possessed to carry out minesweeping, anti-submarine patrols and coastal defence. This led to the formation of an auxiliary force of civilian vessels, including... -
British Passenger Liners in Colour: The 1950s, '60s and Beyond by William H. Miller
RRP: $35.48$26.16At a time when everything is constantly changing, it can be comforting to look back. British Passenger Liners in Colour is just that: a look back at a time when the British-flag passenger fleet spanned the world from Southampton to South America.Using... -
Why Sailors Can't Swim and Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities by Nic Compton
RRP: $12.90$8.42Why will a sailor never go to sea on Friday 13th? Why are boats always referred to as 'she'? How do you navigate the ocean without a compass? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Why do sailors wear earrings? Did Blackbeard actually exist? Did... -
The Canal Guide: Britain's 55 Best Canals by Stuart Fisher
RRP: $25.80$20.28This attractive guidebook shows off just how rich our waterways heritage is. This fully updated new edition highlights 55 of Britain's most beautiful and interesting canals, with new photography, updated text throughout and a new 'places to visit'... -
Summer in Greece by Patricia Wilson
RRP: $11.60$8.02Could these crystal clear waters hide the secrets of her past?Present dayFor years Shelly Summer has buried herself in her work, trying to forget her past. The only time she feels truly herself is when she's diving in the Mediterranean - the calm and... -
Titanic Hero: The Autobiography of Captain Rostron of the Carpathia by Sir Arthur H. Rostron
RRP: $28.37$20.14The story of the Titanic in the words of the hero whose swift action saved the lives of 710 survivors. The Carpathia was on its regular voyage to New York City, when early on 15 April 1912 it received a distress signal from the White Star Line ocean... -
Shipwreck: A History of Disasters at Sea by Sam Willis
RRP: $16.76$11.09Shipwrecks have captured our imagination for centuries. Here acclaimed historian Sam Willis traces the astonishing tales of ships that have met with disastrous ends, along with the ensuing acts of courage, moments of sacrifice and episodes of villainy... -
RMS Queen Mary: The World's Favourite Liner by David Ellery 9781399053051
RRP: $51.60$36.62Sorry no description is available for this book at this time. -
Battleships of World War I & World War II by E V Martindale
RRP: $23.21$15.98For centuries, battleships provided overwhelming firepower at sea. They were not only a major instrument of warfare, but a visible emblem of a nation's power, wealth and pride. The rise of the aircraft carrier following the Japanese aerial strike on... -
Lonely Planet The Cruise Handbook Lonely Planet 9781788681032
RRP: $16.76$11.73Exploring the frozen Alaskan wilderness; spotting elephants and lions on a Botswana river safari; sailing through the mighty fjords in Scandinavia and New Zealand; island-hopping the Caribbean, rich in colonial plazas and white sand beaches. Cruising has... -
The Darksome Bounds of a Failing World: The Sinking of the "Titanic" and the End of the Edwardian Era by Gareth Russell
RRP: $16.76$10.73When the Titanic sank, so did the Edwardian age that created it. In this brilliantly original history, Gareth Russell recasts a tragedy we think we know to explore an era of seismic change. With new research and... -
The Ships of Scapa Flow by Campbell McCutcheon
RRP: $20.63$14.00The islands surrounding Scapa Flow made one of Britain's best natural harbours, while the location at the north of Scotland protected the approaches to the North Sea and Atlantic. The naval base was important during both wars but what makes Scapa Flow... -
Chatham Naval Dockyard & Barracks Through Time by Clive Holden 9781445618999
RRP: $20.63$14.00Chatham has had an association with the Royal Navy since Elizabethan times, moving to its current site in 1622. It provided the facilities to build, repair, maintain and supply ships. In the mid-nineteenth century, work began on expanding the dockyard... -
Mine's Bigger: The Extraordinary Tale of the World's Greatest Sailboat and the Silicon Valley Tycoon Who Built It by David A Kaplan 9780061374029
$18.86Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061374029Author David A KaplanFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint HarperPaperbacksPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 406g -
MV Hughes Glomar Explorer: The Top Secret Mission by Mark H Glissmeyer 9780998541679
$15.96Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998541679Author Mark H GlissmeyerFormat HardbackPage Count 162Imprint Gradina BooksPublisher Gradina BooksWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm... -
Puffers & Places by Guthrie Hutton 9781840338225
RRP: $15.42$14.09Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840338225Author Guthrie HuttonFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 174mm * 240mm * 4mm -
SS United States: An Operational Guide to America's Flagship by James K Rindfleisch 9780764366550
RRP: $52.88$34.92The SS United States was the flagship of the United States Lines and was representative of the apex of steam-engineering technology. Designed by William Francis Gibbs, the ship was designed to be both fast and safe, due to the use of new materials with... -
Reeds Vol 13: Ship Stability, Powering and Resistance by Jonathan Ridley
RRP: $83.85$61.31This indispensable guide to ship stability covers essential topics such as flotation and buoyancy, small angle, large angle and longitudinal stability, water density effects, bilging, ship resistance, and advanced hydrostatics. Each chapter has a... -
The Aberdeen Line: George Thompson Jnr's Incomparable Shipping Enterprise by Peter King 9780750978514
RRP: $32.25$23.92Founded in 1825 by the 21-year-old George Thompson Jnr, the Aberdeen Line developed over 100 years into one of the best-respected shipping lines in Britain. Initially engaged in the UK coastal, Baltic, North American, South American, China and Antipodean... -
ShipCraft 32: British Aircraft Carriers: Hermes, Ark Royal and the Illustrious Class by Robert Brown 9781399036269
RRP: $21.92$15.84The ‘ShipCraft’ series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of popular warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject, highlighting differences between ships and... -
The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection: From the Fourteenth Century to the Present Jon Wise 9781399041706
RRP: $32.25$22.73From the first recorded mention of British ships protecting of fishing vessels in the late fourteenth century through to recent controversies over the change in emphasis to border patrols and overseas deployments, the story of the Royal Navy's... -
180 Years of Cunard by Chris Frame 9780750993760
RRP: $32.25$23.92Cunard's first ship, Britannia, set sail across the Atlantic on 4 July 1840, inaugurating a service that has endured for 175 years. Cunard's success is in part due to its continuous technological advances; from the early years of wooden paddle steamers... -
The Complete Day Skipper: Skippering with Confidence Right from the Start by Tom Cunliffe 9781399406093
RRP: $32.25$27.80A practical, hands-on manual covering the entire Day Skipper syllabus in a step-by-step learning system designed to get you straight on the water. As one of Britain's best-known instructors and writers on seamanship, Tom Cunliffe understands the... -
Building a Strip Canoe, Second Edition by Gil Gilpatrick
RRP: $25.79$17.43This title includes full-sized plans for 8 canoe designs, most of which are the author's own adaptations. The step-by-step directions are accompanied by more than 100 photographs and illustrations. Covering everything from safety in the boat to shop... -
London's Docklands: A History of the Lost Quarter by Fiona Rule 9780750989985
RRP: $19.34$14.90Do you remember the docks? In its heyday, the Port of London was the biggest in the world. It was a sprawling network of quays, wharves, canals and basins, providing employment for over 100,000 people. From the dockworker to the prostitute, the Romans to... -
Handling Cargo: Freighters of the 1950s and '60s by William H. Miller 9780750984348
RRP: $25.79$19.38Freighters of the 1950s and '60s - with masts, booms and hatches - were the last of their generation. It was the end of an era, just before the massive transition to faster, more efficient containerised shipping on larger and larger vessels. These were... -
Boatlife: Exploring the Freedom of Maritime Living by gestalten 9783967040999
RRP: $58.05$41.03Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783967040999Author gestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag -
Titanic: A Passenger's Guide Pocket Book by John Blake
RRP: $12.89$8.41An examination of one of the most famous ships of all time, from a refreshingly different angle. Compiled from authentic period sources with nostalgic illustrations. Launched in May 1911, the triple-screw steamer Titanic was the pride of the White... -
Adrift: A True Story of Love, Loss and Survival at Sea by Tami Oldham Ashcraft
RRP: $12.89$9.17THE HEART-STOPPING MEMOIR, NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING SHAILENE WOODLEY AND SAM CLAFLIN, AND DIRECTED BY BALTASAR KORMAKUR (EVEREST) A compelling, at times devastating, ultimately inspiring... -
Diesel Troubleshooter for Boats: Diesel Troubleshooting for Yachts, Motor Cruisers and Canal Boats Don Seddon 9781898660811
RRP: $16.76$11.09There is no hard shoulder afloat, and no mechanic around the corner. If your engine breaks down, you'll have to fix it. Open Diesel Troubleshooter, dig out your toolbox, and go to work with confidence. The essential are all covered: good engine practice,... -
Portsmouth Dockyard Through Time by Philip MacDougall
RRP: $20.63$14.00Portsmouth Dockyard has a long and distinguished history. Functioning in a naval capacity since 1495, although more active as a dockyard from the Victorian period, few other places have such a prominent place in Britain's naval history. The dockyard is...