Ships and boats Books

Éléments De La Théorie Du Navire by J. Krantz delves into the theoretical aspects of ship design and construction. This comprehensive work, written in French, covers essential calculations related to ship displacement, the position...

This is a report by the Select Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates tasked with investigating the destruction of the ice-boats "Chesapeake" and "Maryland." This 1872 volume contains the committee's findings, testimony, and supporting documents...

Restoration of American Shipping and Defence of Our Harbors, Ocean and Lake, originally published in 1883, delves into the critical issues surrounding the decline of American maritime power and the urgent need to fortify national defenses. Authored by...

Um Den Suezkanal (Around the Suez Canal) offers a fascinating historical account of travel and trade through one of the world's most important waterways. Written in German and published around 1916, Richard Förster's work provides a snapshot of the Suez...

"The Royal Navy, a History From the Earliest Times to Present, Volume 3" offers a comprehensive exploration of the British Royal Navy's evolution. Authored by Clements R. Markham, Herbert Wrigley Wilson, A. T. Mahan, and W. Laird Clowes, this volume...

"The Story of the British Navy From the Earliest Times to the Present Day" offers a comprehensive historical account of the naval power of Great Britain. Tracing its development from its formative years through periods of expansion and conflict, this...

This volume contains the official record of hearings before the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the United States House of Representatives, held in January and February 1904. The hearings focus on H.R. 7264 and related bills designed to...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

A concise account which rejects the generally accepted idea that the trireme was a warship rowed from three different levels with one man to an oar, and which instead interprets the existing evidence in favour of a one level trireme with three men to...

The Railway Clerk V7: January-December, 1908 is a book written by Wilbur Braggins and published in 1908. The book is a compilation of articles, stories, and news related to the railway industry that were published in The Railway Clerk magazine throughout...

Floating Spars is a novel written by Thomas Plumpton Tindale and published in 1876. The book tells the story of a young sailor named Jack, who is shipwrecked on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. Stranded and alone, Jack must use his wits and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Armor of the Iowa-Class Battleships is the second book in this series on these warships. Devoting a single, large volume to this subject has resulted in the most detailed book on a warship ever published. The book uses over 600 original plans, new scale...

For over 500 years, the Isthmus of Panamá has been dominated by its relationship to the sea and the rivers that feed it. In this seminal work, the authors explore the maritime history of the isthmus through its many stages: from its prehistoric period...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This book is an account of the ships that have borne the name "Queen of the Lakes," an honorary title indicating that, at the time of its launching, a ship is the longest on the Great Lakes. In one of the most comprehensive books ever written...

In the most detailed history ever of Union warships on the western waters of the Civil War, the author recounts the exploits of the timberclad ships Lexington, Tyler, and Conestoga. Converted to warships from commercial steamboats at the beginning of...

This annual report from the United States Shipping Board provides valuable insights into the world of shipping and maritime activity in the United States. Featuring detailed statistics and information on cargo movements, as well as accounts of notable...

This book is a comprehensive account of the sailing ships built in New England between the years 1607-1907. The authors provide detailed descriptions of the ships, their characteristics, and their place in the history of New England. This book is a...

Nouveau Manuel Complet de Marine Seconde Partie Manoeuvres du Navire et de L'artillerie 286 2 P 1 H de Grab Pleg is a comprehensive guide to ship maneuvering and artillery. The book, written by Phocion Aristeide Paulin Verdier, includes detailed...

This is the first published biography of Lieutenant Commander Le Roy Fitch, U.S. Navy. Fitch saw action on the Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers; fought against Morgan, Wheeler and Forrest, as well as irregulars; commanded an ironclad monitor...

The USS Carondelet had a revolutionary ship design and was the most active of all the Union's Civil War river ironclads. From Fort Henry through the siege of Vicksburg and from the Red River campaign through the Battle of Nashville, the gunboat was...

Running from New Orleans to St. Louis in the summer of 1870, the race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez remains the world's most famous steamboat race. This book tells the story of the dramatic contest, which was won by the stripped-down,...

The Pegasus, a pioneering ship whose voyages helped promote Victorian enterprise, carried people and cargo between Leith and Hull. Goods included oil for the chemical industry, mail coaches, menageries, and racehorses. She was involved in daring sea...

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Known to anglers and divers as the $25 Wreck and Mason's Paddle Wheeler, the rotting hull has been a popular fishing and diving site since as far back as the 1950's, perhaps earlier.By their very nature, shipwreck stories have a dark side that involves...

This vintage book is an exhaustive and profusely illustrated dictionary of nineteenth- and eighteen-century nautical terminology. "A Dictionary of Sea Terms" will appeal to those with an interest in sailing, and would make for a fantastic addition to...

Buch zur Erfassung von Seemeilen (deutsch/englisch) für Sportschiffer. Die Meilenerfassung gilt als Nachweis für die amtlichen Sportbootscheine (Sportküstenschifferschein, Sportseeschifferschein, Sporthochseeschifferschein).Nachweis für gefahrene...

Boatbuilding in Your Own Backyard makes building a variety of classic wooden boats accessible to anyone. Using the illustrated instructions in this book, you can truly build a boat-dingy, sailboat or cruiser-in your spare time, in your backyard or garage...