The sinking of the Canadian Pacific steamship Princess Sophia was Alaska’s worst maritime disaster — until it nearly happened again.In 1918, the Canadian Pacific steamship Princess Sophia left Skagway
Stein, a maritime and polar historian, traces the voyage of British Commander Robert McClure, who took the HMS Investigator in 1850 to search for the missing Franklin Expedition, which aimed to map th
Telling the gripping story of the mercy ships of the Second World War, this is the first book to identify and describe in detail all the ships engaged in the repatriation of wartime diplomats, civilia
The first book to tell the full story of Cook’s merchant ships in their historical context While the story of Endeavour is widely written about, Captain Cook sailed in or with eight ships tha
In Mediterranean Wooden Shipbuilding Apostolos Delis analyses the wooden shipbuilding industry of the port of Syros, an important maritime and commercial crossroad in the nineteenth century eastern Me
Formed on Merseyside in 1913, Coast Lines grew from a small fleet of sixteen coastal ships operating in the Irish Sea to the world’s largest coastal fleet. At the time, over 4 million tons of sh
Shiphandling Fundamentals for Littoral Combat Ships and the New Frigates is the first authoritative book on the theory and practice of driving U.S. Navy waterjet ships, originally known as "Littoral C
The Titanic: pride of the White Star Line, the largest ship of its day boasting exceptional rooms and impressive meals, but destined for disaster. Pennsylvania in 1912: rich in history, home to societ
An invaluable guide to identifying, tying, and untying knots for every kind of outdoor adventure—from sailing, camping, and fishing to climbing, hunting, and survivalIf you think you can tie up a pack
As Titanic sank, a 'mystery' ship was spotted some distance away. Rockets were fired but the ship ignored them. The Californian was blamed but was the mystery ship really the Mount Temple?
Written by a leading Professor of maritime archaeology, this is a more detailed and expanded version of his popular 2006 Shire volume - Ancient Boats and Ships.
In Avar-Age Polearms and Edged Weapons, Gergely Csiky offers an account of the classification, manufacturing techniques, distribution, chronology, cultural contacts, and social significance of polearm
"An essential reference for merchant seamen around the world, Cargo Work provides a guide to the key characteristics of a wide range of cargoes. Fully revised and expanded to comprehensively reflect t
The Trajectory of Iran's Nuclear Program offers a unique in-depth historical and technical description of Iran's nuclear program, highlighting the extraordinarily shifting political, economic, and str
The fascinating story of a Cunard vessel that became the last German flagship, adored by France, and popular around the worldTS Bremen was one of the most popular liners operating across the Atlantic.
