Download or read book The Steam Yachts written by Erik Hofman and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Medea written by Craig Arnold and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Golden Age of Yachting written by L. Francis Herreshoff and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Golden Age of Yachting presents a panoramic view of yachting, providing an insightful introduction to the pleasures, craft, and history of the sport, with emphasis on the era of the great steam yachts. It is a meticulous account based on accurate knowledge and detailed research. Most yachting histories have been so much influenced by the nationality of the author that the British and American versions are quite different, but L. Francis Herreshoff was equally familiar with both sides. He has given a much more factual account of the international races than can be found in other writings. This book will appeal to the large group of amateur and professional seamen who strive to keep alive the traditions and lore of sail. The book was first published by Sheridan House in 1963 under the title An Introduction to Yachting and reprinted in 1980. The title of this new paperback edition, The Golden Age of Yachting, more accurately reflects the treasures found in this magnificent volume.
Download or read book Steam Yachts at War written by Steve Dunn and published by Seaforth Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-30 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of how the luxurious steam yachts of the Victorian and Edwardian eras were transformed into weapons of war. These beautiful vessels were the ultimate status symbols of British and European royalty, American magnates, the landed aristocracy and the nouveau riche, but when wars came, in 1898 and 1914, they were quickly transformed into warships, and many of their crews became warriors rather than servants. The US Navy was the first to recognise the potential of these elegant vessels. In the Spanish-American war of 1898, the USN – short of ships to operate a blockade of Spanish-owned Cuba – purchased twenty-eight of them and turned them into patrol craft and bombardment ships. In Britain in 1914 steam yachts became a stop gap navy, filling in for neglected investment in small craft. The USN followed suit in 1917. Their wonderful interiors were ripped out, antiquated guns and sometimes depth charges fitted, and their crews signed into the naval reserves. Around the coasts of the Britain and France, in the Mediterranean and the USA, Canada, these former luxurious playthings now attacked land positions and fought surface warships and U-boats. They interdicted blockade runners, escorted convoys, were used as depot ships, served as hospitals afloat and undertook a host of other functions. In all, some 300 yachts fought at sea. This new book, lavishly illustrated with photographs and plans of pre-war and wartime steam yachts from a world now lost to view, tells their story and the stories of the men who served in them. It examines their peacetime origins and development, describes their owners and designers, and considers their naval deployment, the conditions under which the crews lived and worked, the many and varied duties assigned to the yachts, and their successes and failures together with the losses sustained. In just a couple of generations these beautiful craft progressed from status symbols to instruments of war to complete extinction; Steam Yachts at War tells this compelling story.
Download or read book The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star written by John Overton Choules and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star written by John Choules and published by Applewood Books. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Steam Yachts and Launches Their Machinery and Manegement written by C. P. Kunhardt and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Steamboats and the Rise of the Cotton Kingdom written by Robert H. Gudmestad and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Steamboats and the Rise of the Cotton Kingdom Robert Gudmestad offers new insights into the remarkable and significant history of transportation and commerce in the antebellum South. He examines the wide-ranging influence of steamboats on the Southern economy. From carrying cash crops to market, to contributing to slave productivity, increasing the flexibility of labor, and connecting southerners to overlapping orbits of regional, national, and international markets, steamboats not only benefitted slaveholders and northern industries but also affected cotton production.
Download or read book When Steamboats Reigned in Florida written by Bob Bass and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Robert Fulton installed a steam engine in the side wheel boat North River Steamboat in 1807, the world changed forever. With this innovation, riversthe natural transportation arteries of the South - were opened as routes to transport travelers and goods to previously inaccessible areas. Today, the steamboat triggers romantic images of adventures on the Mississippi taken from Mark Twain. But the opening of the major rivers in Florida to steamboat navigation was vital to the state's development." "This history brings together the author's unique experiences traveling Florida's steamboat routes with the historical record of the innovations and explorations that led to the steamboat's reign as the preferred mode of transport before the dawn of the twentieth century."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book The steam boat companion and stranger s guide to the Western islands and Highlands of Scotland written by Steam boat companion and published by . This book was released on 1820 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Steamships and their story written by E. Keble Chatterton and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-08 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome aboard the voyage through maritime history with "Steamships and Their Story," a captivating exploration of the revolutionary vessels that transformed global transportation. Join us as we embark on a journey through the annals of maritime innovation and discovery. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book delves into the evolution of steamships, from their humble beginnings to their pivotal role in shaping the modern world. From the pioneering efforts of inventors like Robert Fulton to the technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution, each chapter unveils the remarkable stories behind these iconic vessels. Discover the triumphs and challenges faced by steamship pioneers as they navigated uncharted waters, conquered the seas, and connected continents. From the maiden voyage of the SS Savannah to the transatlantic crossings of the RMS Titanic, the narrative paints a vivid portrait of the steamship era and its profound impact on global commerce, exploration, and society. Since its publication, "Steamships and Their Story" has captivated readers with its rich historical detail, compelling anecdotes, and insightful analysis. Its exploration of themes such as innovation, engineering, and adventure resonates with enthusiasts of maritime history, transportation technology, and maritime enthusiasts alike. Prepare to be swept away by the tales of adventure and discovery within "Steamships and Their Story." Whether you're a history buff, a maritime enthusiast, or simply curious about the wonders of human ingenuity, this book offers a captivating journey through the golden age of steam navigation. Set sail on an unforgettable journey through maritime history with "Steamships and Their Story." Let the tales of innovation, triumph, and tragedy aboard these legendary vessels inspire your imagination and ignite your sense of wonder. Secure your ticket now and embark on a voyage through time and discovery!
Download or read book The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes Yachting Vol II written by Alfred E. Watson and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alfred E. Watson's second volume of "The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes: Yachting". It is comprised of a number of articles on the topic of yachting that vary in subject from notable yachting clubs to yachting around the world. This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in yachting and its history, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Royal Yachts and English Yacht Clubs", "Scottish Clubs", "Irish Clubs", "The Thames Club and Windermere", "Yachting on the Norfolk Broads", "Yachting in America", "Yachting in New Zealand", "Foreign and Colonial Yachting", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Download or read book The Master Mate and Pilot written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Steam boat written by John Galt and published by . This book was released on 1823 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Swallows and Amazons written by Arthur Ransome and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When their boat is burned and they are cast adrift in the South China Sea, Titty, Roger, Peggy, John, Nancy, Susan, and Captain Flint make their way to land only to find themselves the captives of the redoubtable Missee Lee, one of the last pirates operating off the China coast.
Download or read book Steamboats on the Western Rivers written by Louis C. Hunter and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richly detailed definitive account covers every aspect of steamboat's development — from construction, equipment, and operation to races, collisions, rise of competition, and ultimate decline of steamboat transportation.
Download or read book The Syren Shipping Illustrated written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
