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A HISTORY OF SHIPBUILDING AT LYTHAM (import)
Dakres, J.M.
1992.PB. 144 pages.Appendix.Index. ISBN 0-9905617-71-1
A history of the Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Co.Ltd., listing all vessels built. 144 pages, over 100 photographs.Price $ 19.95 + S/H
CANBERRA: In the Wake of a Legend.
Dawson, Philip
1997.HC.168 pages.150 colour & b/w Illus.ISBN 0-85177-707-4
Canberra's career encompasses the role of holiday home to millions, through being the head of the Flotilla in the D-Day
Remembrance service, to working as a troop ship during the Falklands War. The author explores the part she has played
in history since her first appearance in the 1960's, and discusses the impact of her withdrawal and her undoubted place in the heart of the nation. Price $ 37.95 + S/H (11"x8" import)
THE LIGHTHOUSES OF HAWAII (8.5"x 9.5")
Dean, Love
1991.HC.214 pages.Glossary.Index.Illust. ISBN 0-8248-1319-7
The islands of Hawai'i.among the most isolated land masses on earth, are surrounded by channels of rough waters,
strong currents, and rocky shore-;lines, offering few safe anchorages. The Lighthouses of Hawai'i, a history of aids to
navigation in the islands, describes the strenuous efforts necessary to establish and maintain many of the early lights
on stark, inaccessible coasts, as well as the modern-day lights and the personnel who maintain them.A chapter is
devoted to the ships used as lighthouse tenders, and a list of lighthouse keepers w/positions and dates of tenure.;Price $ 22.95 + S/H
TO CALIFORNIA BY SEA, A Maritime History of the California Gold Rush
Delgado, James P.
1990.PB.235 pages, 20 halftones, ISBN 1-57003-153-3
In Dec.1848, spurred by President James K.Polk’s confirmation that fabulous riches had indeed been discovered in far
-off California, more than a thousand ships set sail for San Francisco.These ships, filled with eagar fortune hunters,
launched the maritime arm of America"s largest gold rush.In to California by sea, James P.Delgado provides a
comprehensive examination of the Gold Rush from the prespective of the mariners and demonstrates that maritime activity is a pervasive thread in the event"s history. Price $ 14.95 + S/H
HALF OF GLASGOW'S GONE (import)
Dick, M.
1986, PB, 128 pages, illustrations, . ISBN 0 85174 509 1
Glasgow, until recently, was a major European port and this publication describes its heyday, decline, neglect, and
subsequent redevelopment . Glasgow's Harbour's significant contribution to the 1939-45 war effort is covered. The
period of greatest activity is highlighted with anecdotes-many humorous- told by those who worked on the River Clyde,
such as pilots and tugboatmen. Most of the docks and quays featured in separate chapters. Detailed diagram of Harbour
area-1962. Early plans of Queen's Dock and Prince's Dock. Comprehensive list of ships. Price $17.95 + S/H
HAMBURG TUGS (import)
Dollenbacher, Michael and Reinhard H. Schnake
PB, 1989, 152 pages, ISBN 0-905617-51-7
Presents chronologies and fleet lists of five Hamburg towing companies, 200 plus ships. Price $ 19.95 + S/H (6X8)
CLYDE RIVER and OTHER STEAMERS (import)
Duckworth, C.L.D. and G.E. Langmuir
1990, HC, 51/2 X 81/2, 343 pages, fleet lists, 120 illustrations/photographs. ISBN 0 85174
First published 1937-4th edition 1990. This standard reference work has been revised to include `motor vessels' as well
as steamers in the Loch and Canal fleets. The formerly railway-owned Clyde River and Loch Lomand vessels are
described, the history of each fleet traced, reference to other railway owned Scottish vessels is made, so that
development of the fleets can be seen, and as they are in the present day. Many of the photographs are very rare. Price $43.95 + S/H
THE NEW MARITIME HISTORY OF DEVON:Late 18th century to present
Duffy, Fisher, Greenhill, Starkey and Youings
1994.HC.272 pages. (10x12")Index.ISBN 0-085177-633-7
Tells the story of Devon's role in the great develoments and transformations which have marked Britain's maritime
activities, both naval and merchantile, since the late eighteenth century to the country's role in WW2 naval operations.
200 photographs and drawings. Pub.price $57.95 Price $ 37.95 + S/H (import) Epilogue by Basil Greenhill.
PALM LINE (import)
Dunn, Lawrence & Heaton, P.M.
1994, HC, 176 pages, 112 photographs.ISBN 1-8720006-01-9
This book deals with the Lever Bros. interests in deep-sea shipping in the West African trade from 1916 until 1985. It
covers the fleets of the Bromport Steamship Company (1916-1923), the African and Dastern Trade Corporation (1924
-1929), the Niger Company (1928-1929).the United Africa Company (1929-1949)and the Palm Line (1949-1985).Price $35.95 + S/H
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