Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Ships and Shipping written by Herbert B. Mason and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclop dia of Ships and Shipping Classic Reprint written by Herbert B. Mason and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-17 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Encyclopædia of Ships and Shipping Aberdeen Line This company, ply ing between London and Australia, via the Cape. Founded in Aberdeen in 1824, has occupied for three quarters of a century a prominent position in the Australian cargo and passenger trade; due in the first instance to the runs of their noted clippers to Melbourne and Sydney. The Aberdeen, built in 1881 was the first ocean steamer to demonstrate decisively the superior merits of triple expansion engines. The total tonnage now only includes one sailing vessel of tons, the old clippers having. Been replaced by modern steamships. The M ii tiades holds the record from London to Melbourne via the Cape', her steaming time being 34 days, actual time from port to port 35 days. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Ships and Shipping written by Mason Herbert B. and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Ships and Seafaring written by Peter Kemp and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 1980 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the reader will find nautical terms of the great age of sail - together with more modern ones - defined in modern language and vividly illustrated to provide an immediate grasp of each topic. The text is systematically arranged under twenty main subject headings, each major section opening with an introductory essay written by an expert and setting the various terms in perspective. Terms relating to a particular topic (such as framing a ship or tacking and wearing) are grouped together, while cross-references lead the reader to other topics and a full index provides a key to the whole.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Ships and Shipping written by Herbert B. Mason and published by . This book was released on 1977-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Ships and Shipping written by Herbert B. Mason and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-19 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ships written by David Ross and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transport technology & trades.
Download or read book Ships of the World written by Lincoln P. Paine and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 1997 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former editor of Sea History magazine provides details of over a thousand of the world's most significant and best-known vessels of every size and type. In addition to a short essay about each, he describes its physical characteristics, construction, and history from the drawing board to the scrap yard or museum. He even includes fictional ships such as the African Queen. Includes 16 pages of color plates among over 200 illustrations, article-specific references in addition to a comprehensive bibliography, a chronology, and a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Ships written by David Ross and published by Park Lane Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the dawn of civilization, man has held a fascination with the sea and over the centuries has built myriad ships and sailing craft for an equally diverse range of purposes. Ships: Visual Encyclopedia provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day. From the Viking longship through the 16th century galleon to the super carriers and nuclear submarines of the 21st century, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia includes every conceivable type of ship in which man has gone to sea. As well as warships from every century, this book also examines those vessels that have explored the globe, conducted trade, and afforded great adventure, luxury and entertainment. From the smallest coastal traders up to the vast oil tankers of today, from the graceful clippers of the 19th century to the modern passenger liners, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia is the comprehensive guide to all the world's ships, both military and civilian. Each ship is illustrated with a profile illustration, accompanied by brief details and specifications, and vessels are arranged chronologically and by use to allow easy comparison. Timelines of design and development are also provided on many pages where appropriate, giving a sense of the history of each type of ship. With 1200 outstanding color illustrations, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia is an essential reference book for maritime and ship enthusiasts.
Download or read book Ships Shipping and Fishing written by George F. Bosworth and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Ships, Shipping and Fishing: With Some Account of Our Seaports and Their Industries This first book of this Series deals with Ships, Shipping and Fishing, and should be popular in all our schools. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Book of Old Ships written by Henry B. Culver and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVSuperb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations. Galley, bark, caravel, longship, whaler, many more. Detailed, informative text on each vessel by noted naval historian. Introduction. /div
Download or read book Ships written by David Ross and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transport technology & trades.
Download or read book Ships Classic Reprint written by Bernard Nadal Baker and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-29 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Ships It will be an inspiring sight for the American journeying afar and entering dis tant ports, to turn his eyes upon the great ships of his country riding there at anchor, and to feel the thrill, the welcome, the touch of friendship which comes to him from his own flag - the glorious Stars and Stripes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Ships written by Tony Gibbons and published by 케이론교육. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ship and Boats written by Graham Blackburn and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 1999-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavish reference book is the most comprehensive volume on all varieties of seafaring vessels, from rafts to racing yachts and sloops to skiffs. With over 750 alphabetically arranged entries, over 600 beautifully meticulous line drawings, a forty-six-page nautical Glossary, a Bibliography, and an Index -- this is the most impressive and most complete guide to everything that floats. Written in Graham Blackburn's wonderfully idiosyncratic style and full of fascinating cross-references, this is the perfect gift for the nautical enthusiast and will also delight any reader with an interest in ships, boats, and the sea.
Download or read book The Book of Old Ships written by Henry B. Culver and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations. Galley, bark, caravel, longship, whaler, many more. Detailed, informative text on each vessel by noted naval historian. Introduction.
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