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THE ORDEAL OF CONVOY NY 119
GIBSON, CHARLES DANA
1973. HC. 212 Pages. Photos. Index. Bibliography.
ISBN 0-9608996-5-0
History of a WW2 convoy operation. The Ordeal of Convoy NY 119 tells the story of a thirty-one day crossing of the
Atlantic by a convoy of tugs, yard tankers, and barges operated by the U. S. Army, Shephered by destroyer escorts of
the U. S. Navy, and bound for the war zones of northern Europe to help clear the invasion crowded harbors in order to
release vital shipping for use elsewhere. An extraordinary account of ordinary men battling the fury of the north atlantic in poorly equipped and undersized craft. Price $28. 00 + S/H (Reprint)
THE GOLDEN AGE OF SHIPPING: The Classic Merchant Ship (import)
Gardiner, Robert and Ambrose Greenway
1995. HC. 192 pages. 248 illus. index. bibliog.
ISBN 1-55750-339-7 10X12
This volume deals with an era when many merchant ships reached the culmination of their development with advances
in technology and changes in trading patterns of industrial nations. The Golden Age of Shipping tells the story of an era which is now closed. Price $49. 95 + S/H
TUGS TODAY: (import)
Gaston, M. J.
1996, HC, 200 pages, 185 illus. , 8 pages colour.
ISBN 1-85260-521-9
The varied roles of the many types of tugs in use today are a fascinating aspect of world shipping. This is an up-to-the
-minute, detailed survey of the vessels and techniques employed, and covers ship-handling, harbour and coastal
duties, oil rig supply vessels, ice-breaking, marine civil engineering, and emergency response roles and push-towing.
The latest tugs are described and illustrated, with their sophisticated propulsion systems. This book will be of interest
to shipping enthusiast as well as those engaged professionaly in the industry. Price $29. 95 + S/H
STABILITY AND TRIM FOR THE SHIP'S OFFICER, Third Edition
George, William E. , Editor
1983, HC, 343 pages, illustrated, tables
ISBN 0 87033 297 X
Based on the original editions by John La Dage and Lee Van Gemert. This text is completely current and enlarged to
include the newest developments in cargo handling and their implications. Every chapter revised and rewritten. New
chapters on longitudinal hull strength and movable bulk cargoes have been added. The chapter on computers has
been revised to show the evolution of electronic computing techniques for establishing stability, trim, and longitudinal strength factors. Price $25. 00 + S/H
MARITIME MEMORIES OF PUGET SOUND
Gibbs, Jim
1987. PB. 184 pages. 335 b/w photos.
ISBN 0-88740-044-2
Text by Jim Gibbs and photos from historical collection of Joe Williamson. 355 old photos of ships, people, and early
towns and the text share the magic, nostalgia, and panorama of maritime action on Washington State's Puget Sound,
giving the story of the settling of this vast woodland area. Price $19. 95 + S/H (8.5"X 11")
WINDJAMMERS OF THE PACIFIC RIM
Gibbs, Jim
1987. PB. 232 pages. 332 b/w photos.
ISBN 0-88740-086-8
The story of the pioneer shipbuilders and ships that brought early settlers around the Horn and up to the west coast
and took lumber south from the Northwest. Through many old photos and stirring true stories, an appreciation for the
wind vessels and their crews is constructed to bring this golden age of wind ships to life. Price $19. 95 + S/H (8.5" X 11")
PERIL AT SEA
Gibbs, Jim
1986. PB. 224 pages. 429 b/w & 14 color photos. 9 drawings
ISBN 0-88740-066-3
Each chapter is an accurate chronicle location of the ships and their sailors who met fateful ends along the Pacific
coastline of North America. Index of ships. Price $19. 95 + S/H ( 8.5"X 11")
LIGHTHOUSES OF THE PACIFIC
Gibbs, Jim
1986. HC. 256 pages. 336 b/w & 63 color photos.
ISBN 0-88740-054-X
A presentation of all the lighthouses along the coasts of Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Alaska, and British
Columbia. Black-and-white and color photos with outstanding text present the history that has been so much a part of nautical America. Price $29. 95 + S/H (8.5"X 11" )
TWILIGHT ON THE LIGHTHOUSES
Gibbs, Jim
1996. HC. 152 pages. over 500 color & b/w photos. Index. Biblo.
ISBN 0-88740-930-X
These sentinels from California to British Columbia are pictured and discussed historically by author Jim Gibbs.
Dramatic vintage and color photos of stark coastal landscapes and many unavoidable shipwrecks are presented as part
of the lighthouse story where human courage links all events. This is the twilight of lighthouse use for navigation, for
the jobs of the lighthouse keepers are gradually being phased out. ;Price $29. 95 + S/H (8.5"X 11")
WESTERN OCEAN PASSENGER LINES AND LINERS 1934-1969 (import)
Gibbs, C. R. Vernon, R. N. , Commander
First published 1970, HC, 180 pages, illustrated
ISBN 0 85174 056 1
Supplements author's PASSENGER LINERS OF THE WESTERN OCEAN written in 1957. The period 1934 to 1969
witnessed many changes for passenger lines, including the inauguration (and sometimes closure) of new passenger
services across the North Atlantic, particularly to Canada. This publication documents those changes. Illustrations present many lines with the funnel insignia of the major lines. Price $29. 95 + S/H
PACIFIC SQUARE-RIGGERS
Gibbs, Jim
1987. PB. 224 pages. 345 b/w photos. 20 drawings
ISBN 0-88740-106-6
A complete look at the Downeasters, seamen's missions and boarding house crimps, runners, plus the great Star Fleet
and well-known cannery vessels of the last breed of sailing ships, the square-riggers. Pictorial History of the Great Windships of Yesteryear. Price $19. 95 + S/H (8.5"x 11")
ASSAULT AND LOGISTICS: Union Army Coastal and River Operations, 1861-1866
Gibson, Charles Dana
1995. HC. 680 pages. 35 photos/Illust. 16 maps. Biblo. Gen. Index. Ship Index.
The Civil War was the first major conflict in which steam power became an essential element to military operations.
Volume ll of the Army's Navy series, entitled Assault and Logistics is the exploration of how more than 3, 500 merchant
vessels were employed by the Union Army Quartermaster Department, both as primary transportation as well as in
cooperative mode with the nation's rail system. This book is the first published work to explore in comprehensive depth
the Army's involvement with marine transportation during the Civil War. Price $45. 00 + S/H
MERCHANTMAN? OR SHIP OF WAR
Gibson, Charles Dana
1986. HC. 213 pages. Appendx. Bibliog. Index. Photos
ISBN0960899618
A synopsis of laws; U. S. State Department Positions, and practices which alter the peaceful character of U. S.
Merchant Vessels in time of war. ;According to Mr. Gibson;"American merchant seamen who served in oceangoing
services during WW2 performed their duties under a legal framework, which in light of all recognized International law,
placed them into the role of combatants intergrated within the Armed Forces of the United States. ";Price $18. 75 + S/H
MARINE TRANSPORTATION IN WAR:The US Army Experience 1775-1860
Gibson, Charles Dana & E. Kay
1992. HC. 183 pages. Ship List. Append/Biblo. Gen. Index.
ISBN0960899626
Private interest since time immemorial have perceived the opportunity for profit through the carriage of military freight
and troops, this book covers the operation and histories of those ships which participated in those wars;Revolutionary
War, War of 1812, Seminole Wars, Mexican War, and Pre-Civil War Period. Price $27. 00 + S/H
DICTIONARY OF TRANSPORTS AND COMBATANT VESSELS, STEAM AND SAIL, EMPLOYED BY THE UNION ARMY
Gibsons, Charles & Kay
1996. HC. 416 pages. 24 photos & Illustrations
ISBN 0-9608996-4-2
An annotated, cross-indexed dictionary with operational notes on vessels( owned, chartered, or otherwise hired)which
served the Union Army's quarter-;master department on coastal river routes during the American Civil War (1861-1868
)and the period of reconstruction. The reader will find this to be an impressive work covering a field which has to date
been virtually untouched by maritime historians. It promises to become an essential research tool for those whose
interest lie with the maritime history of the nineteenth century as well as for those whose fields of inquiry en-compass military logistics and transportation in general. PRICE $43. 00 +S/H
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE HISTORY SERIES, THE, Vol. 1: HOG ISLANDERS
Goldberg, Mark H.
1991, PB, 264 pages, 100 illustrations, 7 Plans,
ISBN 1 879 180 01 5
Details history of 122 ships built of 180 planned-110 freighters & 12 transports, their service during WWI and peacetime after. Price $19. 95 + S/H
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE HISTORY SERIES, THE, Vol II: CAVIAR & CARGO
Goldberg, Mark H.
1992, PB, 392 pages, short addendum to Vol. I,
ISBN 1 879 180 01 7
Biography of Delta Line's DELBRASIL sextette and the Coffee Liners: the DELNORTE trio; 7 American;President Lines'
PRESIDENT JACKSON class; MooreMack's RIO HUDSON quartette; the AFRICAN COMET sisters; U. S. Lines'
intended AMERICAN BANKER four; the AFRICAN ENDEAVOR and ENTERPRISE; the troopers FUNSTON & O'HARA and 8 under foreign flags. Price $24. 95 + S/H
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE HISTORY SERIES, THE, Vol. III: GOING BANANAS
Goldberg, Mark H.
1993, PB, 606 p, 348+ photos, short addendum to Vol. II,
ISBN 1 879 180 01 8
100 years of American Fruit Ships in the Caribbean-the Banana Boats of Atlantic Fruit Company, Columbian Line,
Cuyamel Fruit Co. , the Red "D" Line, Vaccaro Bros. , and Standard and United Fruit Cos. Hundreds of ships and ship plans. Price $24. 95 + S/H
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE HISTORY SERIES, THE, Vol. IV: THE SHIPPING BOARD'S AGENCY SHIPS
Goldberg, Mark H.
1995, PB, 399 pages, numerous photographs and illustrations.
SBN 1 879 180 01 10
PART 1-THE SUB BOATS, Details construction and history of 150 sisterships of 5, 500 dwt. freighters built by
Submarine Boat Corp. at Newark Bay Shipyard, Newark, N. J. for the U. S. Government during W. W. I. The end
of hostilities resulted in contract cancellations by the U. S. Government and completion on speculation and sale by the
shipyard to newly established steamship companies. Last of this class survived under Soviet flag until 1970. Good
reading and valuable reference volume for the maritime historian. Price $24. 95 + S/H
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE HISTORY SERIES, VOL. V: THE "STATELY PRESIDENT"LINERS
Goldberg, Mark H.
1996, PB, 646 pages, photos, appendices, bibliography,
ISBN 1-879-180-1-11
AMERICAN PASSENGER LINERS OF THE INTERWAR YEARS. Part 1, The "502"s. ;well documented history of these
gallant ships. Price $32. 95 + S/H
BLANDFORD: The 20-gun ship
Goodwin, Peter
1988. HC. 9x10. 119 pages.
ISBN 0-87021-058-0
Full description of the ship and its place in the development of the 20-;gun Sixth Rate. Full list of scantlings from the
1719 establishment to which the ship was built. Pictorial section covering the most reliable models of the type. Around
300 perspective and 3-view drawings. General arrangements, hull construction, fittings, mast and yards, rigging/sails and armament. Price $40. 00 + S/H (import)
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF MARITIME RADIO, (import)
Goodwin, W. D.
HC , 1995, 259 pages, 8 ½ x 12
ISBN 0-85174-632-2
This account traces the development of marine radio from Marconi's early experiments with the spark transmitter and
coherrer receiver to present day satellite communications, electronic navigation and the implementation of the Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System. List of references (SOLAS) and (IMO) from 1914-1992. This book is dedicated to
all marine "sparks" who in the course of duty have lost their lives on the high seas. Price $67. 95 + S/H
MERCHANT SHIPS, Working Scale Model (import)
Gorman, Tom
1998, HC, 186 pages, 100 photos, 200 line drawings
ISBN 1-55750-942-5
A comprehensive guide to the building of working scase model merchant ships, covers the spectrum of ship types, from
tankers to trawlers to paddlestreamer. Every stage of construction is covered in full detail. The book is the product of a
lifetime's modeling experience and indispensable reading of shipmodelers of all skill levels. Price$34. 95 +S/H
HANDBOOK OF KNOTS
Graumont, Raoul
1945, PB, 194 pages, illustrated, glossary
ISBN 0 87033 030 6
Many detailed illustrations and clearly written text makes knot tying easy for the beginner. More than 400 knots for all
types of outdoor activities, crafts, trades, hobbies, etc. Indexed by name and use. Price $6. 95 + S/H
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF KNOTS AND FANCY ROPE WORK, Fourth Edition
Graumont, Raoul and John Hensel
1952, HC, 690 pages, illustrated, appendices, glossary, 7" X 10"
ISBN 0 87033 021 7
This Encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making, and proceeds into the "how to" of tying and of
making useful and decorative articles with rope. More than 3, 600 knots described and illustrated in 348 full page plates.
"Nothing less than the Britannica . . . of the subject"-The NEW YORK TIMES. Price $34. 95 + S/H
SPLICING WIRE AND FIBER ROPE
Graumont, Raoul and John Hensel
1945, PB, 114 pages, illustrated, glossary
ISBN 0 87033 118 3
Eye, roll, tail, short and long splices, grommets; lock tucks in various eye splices; flexible and non-flexible cable splices
used in aircraft cord- these and many other operations are explained in simple language and are illustrated by clear line
drawings and photographs. Line drawings and photographs. Price $7. 95 + S/H
SAIL'S LAST CENTURY: The Merchant Sailing Ship, 1830-1930 (import)
Greenhill, Dr. Basil
1993, HC. 176 pages. 250 illus. Gloss. Bibliog. Index
ISBN 1-55750-757-0
This book charts the sailing ships course, the development of the schooner, and the sailing ship's transition from wood
to steel construction. Price $49. 95 + S/H (10X12)
THE FIRST ATLANTIC LINERS
Greenhill, Basil & Allington, Peter
1997. HC. 167 pages. (10. 75"X 10. 75")Bibliog. Index
ISBN0-85177668X
Seamanship in the age of Paddle Wheel, Sail, and Screw. A compelling piece of research for all those with an interest in
the early days of steam and the first trans-atlantic liners. The first study to deal with the problems of handling the early
steamships at sea. Based upon original logbooks hitherto unstudied. Price $59. 95 + S/H (import)
THE ADVENT OF STEAM:The Merchant Steamship Before 1900 (import)
Greenhill, Dr. Basil
1993, HC, 192 pages, 250 illus. Glossary. Bibliog. Index.
ISBN 1-55750-000-2
A sophisticated outline of the factors that shaped the rise of the steamer. An outstanding work from the Conway Series. Price $49. 95 +S/H
JANE'S MERCHANT SHIPS 1996-1997 ( 1ST EDITION)
Greenman, David, Editor
1996, HC, @600 PAGES. INDEX OF SHIPS.
ISBN 0-7106-1388-1
Along with thousands of photographs and drawings, this reference provides full details on 21 ship types (Tankers,
Bulk, Container etc), including flag and country of build, machinery, shipbuilder, year, or build or major alterations, and
more. List Price $375. 00 (import) SALE PRICE $50. 00;plus S/H {limited supply)
BRUNEL’S SHIPS
Griffiths, D. /Lambert, A. & Walker, F.
2000. HC. 160 pages. 100 photos/Illust
ISBN 1-86176-102-3
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of the most celebrated and innovative engineers of his day. He helped design a
number of revolutionary steamships, the first transatlantic paddle-steamer Great Western, the first iron-built screw
-driven liner Great Britain, and the largest ship in the world for almost half a century Great Eastern. Besides these well
-known wonders, Brunel also worked with the British Admiralty on the introduction of the screw propeller into the
naval service. Never-before published images to illustrate this great age of innovation. (10"X12");Price $55. 00 + S/H (import)
STEAM AT SEA:Two Centuries of Steam-Powered Ships
Griffiths, Denis ISBN 0-85177-666-3
1997. HC. 242 pages. (9"x11")Glossary. Index of ships. drawings.
315 photographs and line drawings. This volunme deals with the development and decline of the steam engine from the
late eighteenth century to the present, and its part in providing the motive power of the steamship. It is the story of
marine engineering development through the steamship rather than a history of the steamship. Outstanding drawings and photography. Price $49. 95 + S/H (import)
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