Workhorses In Australian Waters
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Mike Richards
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Institute of Marine Engineers, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This maritime history chronicles the vital role of tugboats in Australia's bustling ports and waterways. Mike Richards details the evolution of these powerful vessels, from early steam-powered workhorses to modern diesel-electric giants, illustrating their indispensable contributions to shipping, salvage operations, and harbor maintenance. The narrative presents a comprehensive account of the challenges and triumphs faced by the crews and the technology that shaped Australia's maritime infrastructure. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of naval history and industrial heritage.
Author: Mike Richards
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Institute of Marine Engineers, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This maritime history chronicles the vital role of tugboats in Australia's bustling ports and waterways. Mike Richards details the evolution of these powerful vessels, from early steam-powered workhorses to modern diesel-electric giants, illustrating their indispensable contributions to shipping, salvage operations, and harbor maintenance. The narrative presents a comprehensive account of the challenges and triumphs faced by the crews and the technology that shaped Australia's maritime infrastructure. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of naval history and industrial heritage.