Southern Passages A Maritime History of South Australia by Parsons, Ronald - 1986

Adelaide: Wakefield Press. 1986. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ has a closed tear to top edge of rear panel & is now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 417 pages. Covers the complete story of South Australian ships, seaports and seafarers from the days when passengers had to be rowed ashore to the development of container ships and bulk shipment. He tells the story of the ketches and small craft which sailed the South Australian coastline as well as that of the great overseas liners, riverboats, interstate steamers, shipbuilders, outports, whalers, lifesaving services and many other aspects of the State's maritime history. . 1st Edition. Hardback.