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Blood Ransom: Stories from the Front Line in the War against Somali Piracy
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Unlocking the World: Port Cities and Globalization in the Age of Steam, 1830-1930
The dramatic story of how steam power reshaped our cities and our seas, and forged a new world order Steam power transformed our world. It revolutionized work and production, but...
Sailing the Graveyard Sea: The Deathly Voyage of the Somers, the U.S. Navy's Only Mutiny, and the Trial That Gripped the Nation
A "compelling" ( The Wall Street Journal ) account of the only mutiny in the history of the United States Navy-a little-known but once notorious event that cost three young...
Real Jim Hawkins: Ship's Boys in the Georgian Navy
Generations of readers have enjoyed the adventures of Jim Hawkins, the young protagonist and narrator in Robert Louis Stevenson s Treasure Island, but little is known of the real Jim...
Captain Cook's Epic Voyage
The story of the astonishing voyage of Captain James Cook and the Endeavour, to mark the 250th anniversary of that voyage, and Cook's claim to sovereignty. In 1768 Captain James...
Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction
A sparkling exploration of the four cardinal directions, by the acclaimed author of A History of the World in 12 Maps North, south, east and west- almost all societies use...
Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and his Rivals
James Cook and his rivals vie to open up the Southern Hemisphere and claim sovereignty Two ships set out in search of a missing continent- the St Jean-Baptiste, a French...
A New Voyage Round the World
A magical, substantially true narrative of piracy, zoology, anthropology, danger and adventure in the seventeenth-century Caribbean, Pacific and East Indies The first great English-language travel book, A New Voyage Round...
London's Triumph: Merchant Adventurers and the Tudor City
The story of the individuals whose ambition and recklessness transformed London, England and the world Life in Europe was fundamentally changed in the 16th century by the astonishing discoveries of...
Seashaken Houses: A Lighthouse History from Eddystone to Fastnet
The enthralling history of Britain's historic rock lighthouses, exploring the enduring appeal of these magnificent, isolated sentinels, now in paperback Lighthouses are striking totems of our relationship to the sea....
The Children of Noah: Jewish Seafaring in Ancient Times
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Sovereign of the Seas: Story of British Sea Power
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Author: David J. HowarthBinding: SoftbackPublished: Quartet Books, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the history and significance of British naval power, detailing the evolution and...
Just an Old Navy
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Author: A. Cecil HampshireBinding: HardbackPublished: William Kimber & Co, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of the Royal Navy's transition to steam...
H.M.S. Buffalo: An account of His Majesty's Ship Buffalo; Naval Storeship and Timber Carrier, Quarantine Ship, Transport, and Emigrant Ship bringing the first Governor to South Australia
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Author: Sexton, RobertBinding: HardbackPublished: Australasian Maritime Historical Society, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of H.M.S. Buffalo, exploring its roles as a...
Sailing Ships and Paddle Wheels and Other Gippsland Shipping
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Author: Bull, J. C.Binding: HardbackPublished: The Author, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markings"Sailing Ships and Paddle Wheels and Other Gippsland Shipping" by J.C. Bull is a fascinating...
The Cree Journals: The Voyages of Edward H. Cree, Surgeon R.N., As Related in His Private Journals, 1837-1856
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Author: Edward H. Cree; Michael Levien (Editor)Binding: HardbackPublished: Webb & Bower, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of the voyages and experiences...
PASHS' ODYSSEY - Western Australia: From Hartog's Plate to America's Cup
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Author: Frank PashBinding: HardbackPublished: Madella Holdings, 1111Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the maritime history of Western Australia, highlighting significant events from the...
Sea Dangers: The Affair of the Somers
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Author: Philip McFarlandBinding: HardbackPublished: Schocken Books, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the historical event surrounding the naval tragedy of the USS Somers, exploring...
The High Seas: Ambition, Power and Greed on the Unclaimed Ocean
THE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER'Powerful reportage...awash with wonderful obscurities' The Sunday Times''A comprehensive investigation of the staggering damage we have done to the world's oceans and its life forms' ObserverA vital,...
The Lost Story of the Ocean Monarch
The ship was almost instantly in flames . . . Some jumped overboard immediately, and all was in indescribable confusion. The masts began to fall one after another, and it...
Stephen Decatur: A Life Most Bold and Daring
* The story of one of America's great naval heroes *Provides insights into life aboard ship in the war of 1812 *Explores the tragic death of this extraordinary naval officer...
Dark Places of the Earth: The Voyage of the Slave Ship Antelope
In 1820, a suspicious vessel was spotted lingering off the coast of northern Florida, the Spanish slave ship Antelope. Since the United States had outlawed its own participation in the...
Early Republic and the Sea:Essays on Naval/Maritime History: Essays on
Examines the diverse relationships between the sea services and maritime commerce during the early years of the United States. Gives fresh insights into the problems of naval policy, communication, law...
Mutiny or Murder?: The Bloodsoaked Voyage of the Chapman Convict Ship
Comprehensive account of one of the darkest episodes in the history of penal transportation history. On 15 March 1817 the convict ship the Chapman departed from the Cork with 200...
Captain Blakely and the Wasp: The Cruise of 1814
The first full biography of America's most accomplished naval commander in the Age of Sail, Johnston Blakeley.
Historical Sea Charts: Visions and Voyages Through the Ages
This book shows the history of charts and nautical maps from the earliest known examples to the one used in the Twentieth Century, with a special focus on the map...
Landsman Hay: v. 4: Seafarers' Voices
In 1803, at the age of 14, Robert Hay ran away from home to join the Royal Navy, and for the next eight years experienced the trials and tribulations of...
The Channel: The Remarkable Men and Women Who Made It the Most
'A wonderfully quirky history' SUNDAY TIMES'The perfect read while you wait for your summer holiday to begin' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Quippy anecdotes are woven with historical reference and geographical context to...
The Story of P&O The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
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Author: David Howarth & Stephen HowarthBinding: SoftbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1994Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the history and impact of the Peninsular and Oriental...
Monitor: the Story of the Legendary Civil War Ironclad and the Man Whose Invention Charged the Course of History
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Author: James Tertius DekayBinding: SoftbackPublished: Walker Co, 1997, Third PrintingCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerOn March 9 1862, an epic battle was fought that not only affected...
NAVAL POLICY BETWEEN THE WARS Volume I: The Period of Anglo-American Antagonism 1919-1929
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Author: Stephen RoskillBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1968Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the naval strategies and policies of the United Kingdom and the United States during...
The Frontier Below: The Past, Present and Future of Our Quest to Go
Triumphs and disasters in the deep seaThis is a journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet. We do not see...
The High Seas: Ambition, Power and Greed on the Unclaimed Ocean
THE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER'Powerful reportage...awash with wonderful obscurities' The Sunday Times''A comprehensive investigation of the staggering damage we have done to the world's oceans and its life forms' ObserverA vital,...
A Short Account of a Voyage Round the Globe in H.M.S. 'Calcutta', 1803 - 1804
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Author: Nicholas Pateshall, edited and introduced by Marjorie TippingBinding: HardbackPublished: Queensberry Hill Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of the voyage...
Mrs Ricketson's Whaling Journal
$80.00 AUD
Author: Old Dartmouth Historical SocietyBinding: Other bindingPublished: Self-published, 1958Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a whaling family...
Craft and Craftsmen of Australian Fishing 1870-1970 An Illustrated Oral History
$40.00 AUD
Author: Garry KerrBinding: HardbackPublished: Self-published, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides a detailed examination of the craft and craftsmanship involved in Australian fishing from 1870...
Waterfront Sydney 1860-1920
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Author: Graeme Aplin, John StoreyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Allen & Unwin, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed exploration of the waterfront area of Sydney from...
Racers of the Deep: The Yankee Clippers and Bluenose Clippers on the Australian Run 1852-1869
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She Captains: Heroines and Hellions of the Sea
Author: Joan Druett
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 304
Tells the stories of women sea captains, pirates, and ship owners from the sixth century B.C. to the nineteenth century.
Ship Decoration 1630-1780
This book is a detailed comparative study of the decorative work - figurehead, topside ornamentation and stern gallery design - carried by the ships of the major maritime states of...
A Short Account of a Voyage Round the Globe in H.M.S. Calcutta, 1803-1804
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Author: Nicholas PateshallBinding: HardbackPublished: Queensberry Hill Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides a detailed account of the voyage of H.M.S. Calcutta, which...
The Navy and Its Chaplains in the Days of Sail
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Author: Waldo E. L. SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Ryerson Press, 1961Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the history of the U.S. Navy's chaplains during the days of...
Fifty Years Too Soon
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Author: Captain A. DonaldsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Whitcombe & Tombs, 1948Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markings- Reminiscences of fifty-one years spent at sea. From 1894, embarking at 14 years...
Postscript to Voyager: The Melbourne - Voyager Collision
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Author: Hickling, Vice-Admiral HaroldBinding: HardbackPublished: A. H. & A. W. Reed, 1969Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts the harrowing details of the HMAS Voyager and HMAS...
Once Is Enough
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Author: Miles SmeetonBinding: HardbackPublished: Rupert Hart-Davis, 1959, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsOnce Is Enough is an account of Miles Smeeton's experiences aboard the...
Flinders: The fascinating life, loves & great adventures of the man who put Australia on the map
The extraordinary life, loves and voyages of the man who put Australia on the map, now with a foreword from Flinders' great-great-great-grand-daughters on the 250th anniversary of his birth...
Operation Crusader: Tank Warfare in the Desert, Tobruk 1941
Author: Hermann BuschlebFormat: Hardback, 152mm x 228mm, 128 pagesPublished: Casemate Publishers, United States, 2019First English translation of a Geman account of Operation Crusader. The port of Tobruk, Libya, was besieged...
Arctic Warriors: A Personal Account of Convoy PQ18
Author: Alfred Grossmith MasonFormat: Hardback, 152mm x 229mm, 224 pagesPublished: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom, 2014In mid-1942 Alfred Grossmith Mason became navigation/ Gunnery Officer on SS Empire Baffin,...