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Spritsail Barges Of Thames And Medway
$40.00 AUD
Author: Edgar J. MarchBinding: HardbackPublished: David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1970Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Brown cloth in good condition. Binding tight. Worn and yellowed DJ...
South With Scott
$12.00 AUD
Author: Admiral Lord MountevansBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins Sons and Co., 1961Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.This historical account...
The Crippled Tanker
$15.00 AUD
Author: D.A. RaynerBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1960Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsD.A. Rayner's "The Crippled Tanker" is a gripping work of naval fiction that plunges...
Finding Endurance: Shackleton, My Father and a World Without End
Finding Endurance is beautiful, thrilling, heroic and kind, a ripping yarn and a generous and humane reflection on this business of being human. Since the discovery of the wreck of...
A History of Ocean Liners in 50 Objects
The story of ocean liners brought to life by objects and ephemera, revealing life on board, luxury and magnificence, and peril and disaster. Explore the history of the great ocean...
The Wager
THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER *LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION* 'The beauty of The Wager unfurls like a great sail... one of the finest nonfiction...
Forgotten Tragedy: The Sinking of HMT "Rohna"
$80.00 AUD
This book recounts for the first time the tragic loss of more than 1,000 American soldiers in 1943 when their troopship was torpedoed in the Mediterranean.
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Man Against the Sea (Collins Modern
The worst storm in history seen from the wheelhouse of a doomed fishing trawler; a mesmerisingly vivid account of a natural hell from a perspective that offers no escape. The...
Sternwheelers And Steam Tugs: An Illustrated History Of The Canadian Pacific Railway's British Columbia Lake And River Service
$65.00 AUD
Author: Robert D. TurnerBinding: HardbackPublished: Sono Nis Press, 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis non-fiction work, "Sternwheelers and Steam Tugs: An Illustrated History of...
The Trade Makers: Elder Dempster In West Africa 1852-1972
$45.00 AUD
Author: P. N. DaviesBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the extensive operations of Elder...
Beancaker To Boxboat: Steamship Companies In Chinese Waters
$80.00 AUD
Author: H.W. Dick & S.A. KentwellBinding: HardbackPublished: THE NAUTICAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INC., 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis academic text chronicles the fascinating history of steamship companies operating...
The First Hundred Years: The Story Of Richards Shipbuilders
$45.00 AUD
Author: Charles GoodeyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Boydell Press, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the rich legacy of Richards Shipbuilders, detailing its evolution from its inception through...
Bibby Line: 175 Years Of Achievement
$50.00 AUD
Author: J.W. Paget-TomlinsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Bibby Line Limited, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the remarkable 175-year journey of the Bibby Line, a prominent shipping company. It details...
From Chusan To Sea Princess: The Australian Services Of The P&O And Orient Lines
$45.00 AUD
Author: Malcolm R. GordonBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 1985Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis non-fiction work, "From Chusan To Sea Princess: The Australian Services Of The P&O...
Foss: Ninety Years Of Towboating
$50.00 AUD
Author: Michael SkalleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Superior maritime classics, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis non-fiction work chronicles the rich history of Foss Maritime Company, a prominent American tugboat company, spanning...
With Constant Care... A.P. Moller: Shipowner 1876-1965
$45.00 AUD
Author: Ove HornbyBinding: HardbackPublished: J.H. Schultz Information, Denmark, 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biographical work chronicles the life and career of A.P. Moller, a pivotal figure in the...
Yangtse Incident: The Story Of Hms Amethyst
$40.00 AUD
Author: Lawrence EarlBinding: HardbackPublished: Harrap, 1950Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis gripping historical account chronicles the dramatic events surrounding HMS Amethyst during the Chinese...
Take The Strain: The Alexandra Towing Company And The British Tugboat Business, 1833-1987
$60.00 AUD
Author: Tim NicholsonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Alexandra Towing Co. Ltd, 1990Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the rich legacy of the Alexandra Towing Company, a pivotal force...
Steamers On The River From Ipswich To The Sea
$30.00 AUD
Author: William TorranceBinding: HardbackPublished: W. Torrance, Brisbane, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis local history account, "Steamers On The River From Ipswich To The Sea" by William Torrance, meticulously...
Ships That Passed
$45.00 AUD
Author: Scott BatyBinding: HardbackPublished: Reed Books, 1984Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsScott Baty's "Ships That Passed" invites readers on a poignant journey through the forgotten histories of vessels and...
Passenger Liners
$40.00 AUD
Author: Laurence DunnBinding: HardbackPublished: Adlard Coles. London, 1961Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this comprehensive non-fiction work, Laurence Dunn chronicles the evolution and grandeur...
Paddy Henderson the Stroy of P. Henderson & Co
$40.00 AUD
Author: Dorothy LairdBinding: HardbackPublished: Outram, 1961Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsUnknown
'Pride Of The Princes': The History Of The Prince Line Ltd
$25.00 AUD
Author: N.L. MiddlemissBinding: PaperbackPublished: Shield Publications Ltd, 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis non-fiction work, "Pride Of The Princes": The History Of...
Bacchus Marsh Heritage Guide
$40.00 AUD
Author: Bacchus Marsh And District Historical Society IncBinding: SoftbackPublished: Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society Inc, 2003Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis guide presents a comprehensive overview of...
Rmys 140 Years On Port Phillip
$100.00 AUD
Author: Jh (Bert) FerrisBinding: HardbackPublished: Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, 2015Condition:Book: NewJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis publication commemorates 140 years of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron's activities. It chronicles the squadron's...
The Victorian Summer Of The Clyde Steamers (1864-1888)
$25.00 AUD
Author: Alan J.S. PatersonBinding: HardbackPublished: David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1972Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Book in excellent condition. DJ worn with tear to top...
The Golden Years Of The Clyde Steamers (1889-1914)
$25.00 AUD
Author: Alan J.S. PatersonBinding: HardbackPublished: David & Charles, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Book in good condition. DJ is worn and price clipped.The book chronicles the...
The Master Mariner (Two-Volume Set)
$50.00 AUD
Author: Nicholas MonsarratBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical novel continues the saga of a master mariner. The narrative follows the protagonist through further seafaring...
Sea Of Dreams (Two-Volume Set)
$35.00 AUD
Author: Jane Alexander (Project Manager)Binding: SoftbackPublished: Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 2011Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Sea of Dreams series explores the rich history and cultural significance...
Blue Water Classics: Portraits Of The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
$90.00 AUD
Author: Andrew Wilson, Di PearsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Everything Everything Pty Ltd. Hobart, 2020Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThe book documents the iconic Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. It presents...
The Turning Tide: A Biography of the Irish Sea
An immersive history of a pivotal stretch of water 'Fascinating, spellbinding, erudite and great fun.' Roddy Doyle 'Remarkable. Lively ... Gower writes beautifully [and] the book is profoundly popular.' Times...
The Marquesan Journal Of Edward Robarts
$50.00 AUD
Author: Greg Dening/EditorBinding: HardbackPublished: Canberra; Australian National University Press, 1797Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts Edward Robarts' experiences in the Marquesas Islands. Robarts' journal offers...
Partnerships To The World: Canada Steamship Lines; One Hundred And Fifty Years On
$40.00 AUD
Author: CslBinding: HardbackPublished: The CSL Group, 1995Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles Canada Steamship Lines across one hundred and fifty years. The pages contain...
Owen Stanley R.N: Captain Of The 'Rattlesnake'
$40.00 AUD
Author: Adelaide LubbockBinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann Melbourne, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts the life and voyages of Owen Stanley, a captain in the Royal Navy....
The Sea Journals Of Annie & Amy Henning
$15.00 AUD
Author: Joan ThomasBinding: HardbackPublished: Halstead Press, Sydney, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book contains the sea journals of Annie and Amy Henning, offering a glimpse...
The Conquest Of The Niger By Land And Sea
$20.00 AUD
Author: David HollettBinding: HardbackPublished: P M Heaton Publishing, 1995Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the conquest of the Niger River by land and sea. It details...
Legacy Of Gold
$40.00 AUD
Author: Raphael SackvilleBinding: HardbackPublished: Targum/Feldheim Pub, 1989Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAustralia! In the 1840s it was a land of gold and convicts, of vast promise and broken...
Benbow Was His Name
$35.00 AUD
Author: Caryl Brahms & Ned SherrinBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, London, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerA novel on the heroic life and death of Admiral John Benbow, intended...
Trafalgar: The Biography of a Battle
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Blood Ransom: Stories from the Front Line in the War against Somali Piracy
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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...
Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes Our World
Earth is home to a huge story that is rarely told - that of our ocean. Not the fish or the dolphins, but the massive ocean engine itself- what it...
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...
Sailing Alone: A History
What compels a person to set out to sea? A solo sailor explores the exhilarating and frightening world of the wide ocean Sailing on a boat by yourself out at...
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....
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...
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...