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Poor Jack : the perilous history of the merchant seaman /Ronald Hope Hope, Ronald 2001. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 656.61.071.22".../2000"
England's maritime heritage from the air / Peter Waller. "England has a long and involved relationship with the sea. It has provided a final line of defence against invasion, the route over which the country's global trade has travelled, the source of a bountiful harvest of fish and seafood that has sustained the population, the essential links in the empire that saw Britain emerge as the world's first 'Great Power', and, more recently, it has fostered the leisure industry. For many, the sea was to provide their final view of their homeland as emigration took them to far-flung corners of the world, while for others, perhaps fleeing religious or political persecution, the sea offered them a route to safety. For almost a century the photographers from the Aerofilms company recorded Britain from the air. Alongside the photographs taken of the great castles and abbeys of the country, the views als recorded industrial and commercial activity - including the docks and ports that were an essential part in maintaining Britain's place in the world. In this book, Peter Waller has delved through the collection of Aerofilms photographs held by Historic England to explore the country's maritime heritage. Selecting 150 images, the author looks at how the docks and ports have evolved since the years immediately after World War I, how traditional patterns of trade have changed, how the Royal Navy has shrunk and how the leisure industry has come to dominate."--Provided by the publisher. 2017. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 77.047(26)
Areographische Beitrèage zur genauern Kenntniss und Beurtheilung des Planeten Mars, in mathematischphysischer Hinsicht / Dr. J.H. Schroeter Schrèoter, Johann Hieronymus 1881. • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available. 523.43:094
Maritime terrorism and international law 1990 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 04
Whaling harpoons, harpoon guns and related weapons and tools / Arthur G. Credland. Credland, Arthur G. 2018. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 639.245.1
White Empresses : and other Canadian Pacific liners of the 1920s & 30s "2016 is the eightieth anniversary of the Queen Mary's maiden voyage. Constructed in the 1930s, she sailed until 1967 and lives on as a museum and hotel in California. One of the most famous ocean liners of all time, the Queen Mary was also heroic, serving valiantly in wartime, and crossed the Atlantic more than 1,000 times. She was an ocean-going treasure and idolised by passengers, crew and Hollywood stars. She possessed an undefinable chemistry: 'Something in the woodwork that embraced everyone,' one staff member remarked. She was also part of Cunard, perhaps the most famous shipping line on the Atlantic. Along with the history of the Queen Mary, Maritime Royalty: The Queen Mary and the Cunard Queens will look at her companion, the Queen Elizabeth, as well as the subsequent Queens - the QE2 and the current day Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Beautifully illustrated with colour and mono photographs, this is a fitting tribute to the Queen Mary as well as the great Queens and Cunard."--Provided by the publisher. 2018 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 347.792CANADIAN PACIFIC
Vanguard to Trident : British naval policy since World War II Grove, Eric J 1987 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 355.353(42)"19"
Dog boats at war : a history of the operations of the Royal Navy D class fairmile motor torpedo boats and motor gunboats 1939-1945 Reynolds, L C 1998 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.545.9(42)
Index to Admiralty notices to mariners : 1984 Great Britain. Hydrographic Department 1985 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 527.83(083.83)
The freedom : the past and present of the livery, guilds and City of London Hope, Valerie 1982 • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 338.6(421.2)
Shipping, trade and crusade in the medieval Mediterranean : studies in honour of John Pryor /edited by Ruthy Gertwagen and Elizabeth Jeffreys. "The cutting-edge papers in this collection reflect the wide areas to which John Pryor has made significant contributions in the course of his scholarly career. They are written by some of the world's most distinguished practitioners in the fields of Crusading history and the maritime history of the medieval Mediterranean. His colleagues, students and friends discuss questions including ship construction in the fourth and fifteenth centuries, navigation and harbourage in the eastern Mediterranean, trade in Fatimid Egypt and along the Iberian peninsula, military and social issues arising among the crusaders during field campaigns, and wider aspects of medieval warfare. All those with an interest in any of these subjects, whether students or specialists, will need to consult this book."--Provided by the publisher. 2012. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 382(262)"09/14"
The Captain Cook encyclopµdia / written and edited by John Robson. "This new encyclopaedia aims to provide answers on all aspects of the life and voyages of Captain James Cook, and the people, places, events and ships associated with the great explorer. Researched and written by leading Cook experts, it reflects the traditional views of Cook and incorporates the latest reassessments, especially noting the attitudes of the peoples of the Pacific on whose lives Cook made such an impact."--Dust jacket. 2004. • BOOK • 2 copies available. 92COOK, JAMES(031)
Coastal vessels in detail / Charles V. Waine Waine, Charles V. 2003 • FOLIO • 2 copies available. 629.123
Sailing seven seas : a history of the Canadian Pacific Line /Peter Pigott. Using first-hand accounts of former captains, shore staff, pursers and stewardesses, the author writes about the experiences on board Canadian Pacific ships from 1883 until 2005. Attempting to set the narrative against the general background of Anglo-Canadian history, the book tracks the arrival of the first ships, known as Empresses, through to the use of the entire fleet as Allied troop carriers during both world wars and 2005 when what was left of the maritime operation was sold off. Black and white and coloured photographs are included alongside advertisements for travel on the Canadian Pacific Line. 2010. • BOOK • 2 copies available. 347.792CANADIAN PACIFIC
Ohthere's voyages : a late 9th-century account of voyages along the coasts of Norway and Denmark and its cultural context /edited by Janet Bately & Anton Englert. 2007. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 910.4(481:489)"9"
The Fleet Air Arm in the Second World War. edited by Ben Jones. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 061.22NRS
The National Gallery of Scotland : an architectural and decorative history National Gallery of Scotland 1988 • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 72(414.45)
Boats, ships and shipyards : proceedings of the ninth international symposium on boat and ship archaeology, Venice 2000 Fifty-three conference papers covering the following themes: introductory papers dealing with Italian and Venetian maritime archaeology; Mediterranean ships; reconstruction of ships; shipyards; inland boats; galleys; north European medieval and post-medieval ships; integrated evidence and replicas, with particular focus on shipyards and medieval shipbuilding. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and line drawings. 2003 • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 930.26(204)
Sir Godfrey Kneller and the English baroque portrait Stewart, J Douglas 1983 • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 75.034(42)7
Nelson's blood : the story of naval rum Pack, A J 1982 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 355.124(42)"16/19"
Administrators of empire / edited by Mark A. Burkholder. Volume 22 of An Expanding World - The European Impact on World History 1450-1800. "The expansion of Europe overseas required the creation of institutions for governing the conquered peoples as well as the conquerors, their descendants, and later immigrants. Portugal, Spain, England and France faced this administrative challenge during the era of colonization. [...] They all relied upon government officials to oversee royal interests in their colonies. This volume brings together a set of articles that illustrate the variety of imperial administrators, the ways in which they secured office, some of the pressures they experienced, and the opportunities they enjoyed as office-holders. The focus is almost exclusively on administrators in the New World."--Provided by the publisher. 1998. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 325.35"1450/1800"
Astronomically speaking : a dictionary of quotations on astronomy and physics /selected and arranged by Carl C. Gaither and Alma E. Cavazos-Gaither ; illustrated by Andrew Slocombe. "To understand the history, accomplishments, failures, and meanings of astronomy requires a knowledge of what has been said about astronomy by philosophers, novelists, playwrights, poets, scientists, and laymen. With this in mind, Astronomically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Astronomy and Physics serves as a guide to what has been said about astronomy through the ages. Containing approximately 1,550 quotations and numerous illustrations, this resource is the largest compilation of astronomy and astrophysics quotations published to date. Devoted to astronomy and the closely related areas of mathematics and physics, this resource helps form an accurate picture of these interconnected disciplines. It is designed as an aid for general readers with little knowledge of astronomy who are interested in astronomical topics. Students can use the book to increase their understanding of the complexity and richness that exists in scientific disciplines. In addition, experienced scientists will find it as a handy source of quotes for use in the classroom, in papers, and in presentations. A quick glance through the table of contents illustrates the variety of topics discussed. Readers can quickly and easily access the wit and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics using the comprehensive indexes."--Provided by the publisher. 2003 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 8-8:52
Australian mails via Suez 1852 to 1926 Kirk, R 1989 • FOLIO • 2 copies available. 347.792Adriatic & Oriental
Furness, Withy's Manchester Liners, Houlders, Alexander, Prince and Rio Cape lines Haws, Duncan 2000 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 629.123.2