Paul brown, author of Maritime Portsmouth, takes us on a tour of Britain’s historic ships – both big and small – giving a history of each, the efforts involved in their preservation, their locations and current use.
Britain has a unique maritime heritage and it is often forgotten just how many ships have been built here. Most have, sadly, met their end, either by sinking or scrapping, but a few have survived and these vessels, spread across the country, in a variety of ownerships, form the core of a national collection of international importance. From paddle steamers like the Waverley, the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer, and Tattershall Castle, once a Humber ferry and now a floating pub and restaurant on the Thames, to tugs such as Calshot, which once tendered the mighty ocean liners in Southampton, and launches such as the Raven, a familiar site on Windermere, the variety of preserved ship is fascinating.
Profusely illustrated with images of the ships in their heyday as well as today, Historic Ships – The Survivors is a feast for the maritime enthusiast, and continues Amberley’s tradition of publishing quality books on maritime subjects.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul Brown is a life-long shipping enthusiast and maritime historian. His Maritime Portsmouthhas become the definitive guide to the maritime heritage of the great naval town. He lives in Northampton>
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| Publication: |
March 2010 |
Extent: |
176 pages |
| Availability: |
In stock |
Images Mono: |
150 |
| Format: |
248 x 172mm |
Images Colour: |
32 |
| Binding: |
Paperback |
