A Century Of Ships In Sydney Harbour
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Few waterways on earth have witnessed as dramatic a transformation as Sydney Harbour, and A Century of Ships in Sydney Harbour presents a sweeping photographic and historical chronicle of the vessels that have defined this iconic port across a hundred years of Australian maritime life. From the majestic tall ships of the colonial era to the bustling ferries, warships, and ocean liners of the twentieth century, the book details the rich tapestry of seafaring activity that has shaped the commercial, military, and social identity of one of the world's most celebrated natural harbours. Through a carefully curated collection of historical photographs and authoritative commentary, the authors illustrate how each vessel tells its own story — of trade routes forged, wars fought, and a nation growing into its own. Ross Gillett and Michael Melliar-Phelps bring a meticulous, passionate eye to Australian maritime heritage, grounding their work in deep archival research and a genuine reverence for the sea. The result is a volume that functions simultaneously as a visual archive and a compelling historical narrative, appealing equally to the dedicated maritime enthusiast and the casual reader captivated by Sydney's storied past. With Sydney Harbour Bridge as its backdrop and a century of seafaring as its canvas, this is an essential record of a harbour that has never stood still — and the extraordinary ships that passed through its waters.
Author: Ross Gillett And Michael Melliar-Phelps
Format: Hardback
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Few waterways on earth have witnessed as dramatic a transformation as Sydney Harbour, and A Century of Ships in Sydney Harbour presents a sweeping photographic and historical chronicle of the vessels that have defined this iconic port across a hundred years of Australian maritime life. From the majestic tall ships of the colonial era to the bustling ferries, warships, and ocean liners of the twentieth century, the book details the rich tapestry of seafaring activity that has shaped the commercial, military, and social identity of one of the world's most celebrated natural harbours. Through a carefully curated collection of historical photographs and authoritative commentary, the authors illustrate how each vessel tells its own story — of trade routes forged, wars fought, and a nation growing into its own. Ross Gillett and Michael Melliar-Phelps bring a meticulous, passionate eye to Australian maritime heritage, grounding their work in deep archival research and a genuine reverence for the sea. The result is a volume that functions simultaneously as a visual archive and a compelling historical narrative, appealing equally to the dedicated maritime enthusiast and the casual reader captivated by Sydney's storied past. With Sydney Harbour Bridge as its backdrop and a century of seafaring as its canvas, this is an essential record of a harbour that has never stood still — and the extraordinary ships that passed through its waters.