Ships and boats Books

From the North Shore to the South Shore and out to the East End, Long Island is home to a nationally recognized and historic boat building industry. The Steiger Craft boats of Bellport are a local household name, trusted for their ability to navigate the...

""Biografia di Giuseppe Ressel (1858)"" ����� un libro scritto da Lloyd Austriaco Publisher che racconta la vita e le imprese di Giuseppe Ressel, un ingegnere navale italiano del XIX secolo. Il libro segue la vita di Ressel dalla sua infanzia in Italia...

This 1858 pamphlet by Albert Robinson is a pioneering exploration of the use of steamboats on the Ganges River in India. Robinson provides an overview of the history of steam navigation on the Ganges, as well as a detailed examination of the latest...

In this entertaining and informative work, James Runciman shares his experiences as a sailor and his encounters with skippers and shellbacks. From the lore of the sea to the quirks of maritime life, Runciman's tales are both captivating and educational...

This book provides a collection of stories and anecdotes about shipwrecks and other nautical disasters, as well as the heroic efforts of those who worked to rescue those in need. The American Female Guardian Society was a charitable organization focused...

The Seaman's Medical Guide in Preserving the Health of a Ship's Crew is an essential resource for anyone who spends time at sea. Written by a seasoned seaman, this book offers practical advice on everything from preventing sea sickness to treating common...

This lavishly illustrated book is a fascinating and informative account of the history of sailing ships. The author traces the development of these vessels from ancient times to the present day, exploring their design, construction, and use. A must-read...

This volume offers a fascinating look at the seafaring history of Salem, Massachusetts, home to some of the most important shipping fleets in American history. With detailed descriptions and illustrations, this book explores the evolution of shipbuilding...

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...

Urbanism Under Sail: An Archaeology of Fluit Ships in Early Modern Everyday Life - Niklas Eriksson.In the seventeenth- and early eighteenth centuries fluits were the most common ships used in the trade between the Dutch Republic and Sweden. The fluit was...

Once seen on the river Tyne in their hundreds, for over five centuries coal keels were a vital transport link in Britain's largest commodity trade, the 'Coal Trade'. The keel's full story is told here for the first time; from early records after the...

Six stories of survival -- men and women set upon by stormy seas, starvation, thirst, beasts, ghosts and their own inner demons. Based on real historical accounts the narratives are filled with the eerie poetry of island life, the exultant triumph of...

A war over riches on the Columbia River. While the Civil War raged, a group of captains, merchants, bankers and gamblers in the Pacific Northwest formed the Oregon Steam Navigation Company. The first capitalistic enterprise in the new state, they aimed...

Given a huge economic boost in 1873 when the Northern Pacific Railroad chose it as the western terminus of its transcontinental line, Tacoma emerged as a bustling port city by the late 1800s. In 1918, Pierce County residents voted to create the publicly...

SHIPPING CARRIES MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF WORLD TRADE. The world fleet of merchant ships and tankers provide the means of transport of every conceivable type of product: grain, crude oil, coal and gas, iron ore, bauxite/alumina and other raw materials,...

This vintage book is a complete guide to sea navigation, with information on tides, using the stars, using a sextant, working out longitude and latitude, reading charts, and much more. Although navigation techniques have developed in modern times, it is...

A Montgomery County jury returned a verdict in December 2000, finding that Exxon defrauded Alabama on royalties from natural gas wells in state waters. The jury awarded the state $87.7 million in compensatory damages and $3.42 billion in punitive damages...

This book is a complete and accessible handbook of dinghy maintenance, with information on surveying, checking and maintaining rope, preventing damage, repairing, varnishing, and all other related aspects. Although old, the information in this book is...

This vintage book is a complete guide to sailing, with chapters on cooking and housekeeping at sea. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern readers wishing to learn how to sail, and...

This vintage book is a complete guide to dinghy sailing, designed to teach the beginner everything from basic handling to dinghy racing. With information on topics ranging from buying a boat to managing weight distribution, this volume constitutes a...

Although there exists a range of books on the topic of sailing, not many are devoted chiefly to sailing dinghies, and fewer still that are designed for the novice. With step-by-step instructions and simple diagrams, this volume is highly recommended for...

Full Title:A History of The Amistad Captives: being a Circumstantial Account of The Capture of The Spanish Schooner Amistad, by The Africans on Board; their Voyage, and Capture near Long Island, New York; with Biographical Sketches of...

In this technical manual, William James Smith offers a comprehensive guide to compass adjustment on all types of vessels, covering everything from the causes of compass deviation to the proper techniques for calibration and adjustment. A must-have for...

A comprehensive history of steam-powered vessels in America, from their early development to their modern uses in commerce and war. With detailed illustrations and firsthand accounts, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history...

Discover the fascinating history of the American Merchant Marine. From the early days of colonial trade to the modern global economy, this book covers the triumphs and tragedies of maritime commerce. With firsthand accounts and informative analysis, John...

This book is totally dedicated to blue water type outboard boats, not jet boats, I/O's, pontoon boats, bass boats or mega yachts. You won't be just reading part of it and disregarding the rest. Or paying for something that is irrelevant. What I mean by...

While the Monitor and Merrimack are the most famous of the Civil War ironclads, the Confederacy had another ship in its flotilla that carried high hopes and a metal hull. The makeshift CSS Arkansas, completed by Lt. Isaac Newton Brown and manned by a...

This advanced practical textbook deals with the issue of risk analysis, measurement and management in the shipping industry. It identifies and analyses the sources of risk in the shipping business and explores in detail the "traditional" and "modern"...

The exploits of the U.S. Navy's 'Patrol Torpedo' or PT Boat crews became famous during WWII. Known by the Japanese as "devil boats", the little PTs landed big blows on the enemy, sinking numerous ships and supply barges. They also laid mines, carried...

This vintage book is a complete guide to build, rig, and sail self-acting model yachts. With simple, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of handy tips, this profusely illustrated handbook constitutes a must-have for the novice model yachtsman and...

This book is a complete and novice-friendly guide to constructing working model boats, with information on designing, tools, equipping with engines, and much more. With detailed diagrams and precise instructions, this book will be of considerable utility...

Beschreibung der Frankfurter Hafenanlage ist ein historischer Bericht über den Frankfurter Hafen im 19. Jahrhundert. Der Autor, die Stadt Frankfurt am Main, beschreibt die Infrastruktur, den Betrieb und die wirtschaftlichen Auswirkungen des Hafens. Diese...

This authoritative volume offers a detailed look into the history, organization, and operation of the United States Merchant Marine. Written by a former United States Navy officer, William Shepherd Benson, this book delves into the critical role played...

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...

Mention Civil War naval confrontations and the Monitor instantly springs to mind. The first of the ironclads, the Monitor not only took part in a major battle, it forever changed the face of naval construction. But who was the man behind the ship?...

Maritime navigation has rapidly developed since the publication of the last edition of the title with methods of global position fixing for shipping becoming standardized. As in the previous two editions, this edition will provide a sound basis for the...

The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport is a reference work of chapters providing in-depth examination of the current issues and future developments facing public transport.

Nothing prepared Murray Laurence for India when he first travelled through the country in the 1970s. His first impressions were of its 'surpassing weirdness' but it soon cast a spell on him and for the next forty years he kept returning to India over and...

"Having spent lots of time in the Chicago area, I'm a big fan of the Great Lakes. These inland seas have a turbulent history and are site of many shipwrecks. This guide to the collisions, wrecks and disasters on the Great Lakes is the best I've read...

Shipboard Fire is a manual on merchant ship types including Passenger carrying ships of various classes that ply the waters of the high seas and the lakes and rivers of all of the navigable waters. Any and all persons who are yachtsmen or who would take...