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The Atlantic

The Atlantic

by Rogers, Stanley

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London: George Harrap, 1930. Blind embossed galleon motif to front and gilt title to spine on blue cloth boards. Slight dulling to spine with gilt still bright with very few marks to boards. Blue maps to endpapers with blue pictorial title page and numerous illustrations throughout in colour and black and white by the author. A few sporadic marks to some pages and foxing to closed edges and some page margins. Covers the history, ships, mutinies and much more pertaining to the Atlantic. 4. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Stanley Rogers. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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A Beginner's Guide to the Sea

A Beginner's Guide to the Sea

by Knight, Frank (Extra Master Mariner)

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London: Macmillan, 1956. Blue titles and motif on brown cloth boards which are clean and unmarked with no wear. Internally there is a strip of age darkening to rear endpaper else very clean, tight and unmarked. A Very Good+ copy. Dustjacket has a little chipping and is not price clipped. Second edition (first was 1955). xiv + 234 pages. 11 illustrations and 80 diagrams. Coloured front endpapers of International Code of Signals. The book presents within one small volume a complete basic instruction, explanations and reminders in all branches of amateur seafaring, from sailing to selling, from loglines to longitude by chronometer. Essentially practical, and written with professional authority, it discloses many 'tricks of the trade' which most amateurs may only acquire after years of experience. B2E. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Beyond The Edge of the Sea  -  Sailing with Jason and the Argonauts, The Vikings, and Other...

Beyond The Edge of the Sea - Sailing with Jason and the Argonauts, The Vikings, and Other Explorers of the Ancient World

by Obregon, Mauricio

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New York: Random House, 2001. STATED FIRST EDITION. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine complete dustjacket. The author was a Colombian ambassador to the Caribbean, Venezuela and the O.A.S. and takes us with him on his reenactments of the hazardous adventures of Jason, sailing east along the coast of the Black Sea, and of Ulysses, sailing clockwise around the Mediterranean. He has also traced the voyages depicted in the Norse legends, followed adventurous Muslims on Southern journeys, and emulated the Polynesians, scrutinizing every detail of sailing in ancient times. Illustrated by more than 40 drawings and photographs. B2B. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Britain's Maritime Heritage

Britain's Maritime Heritage

by Simper, Robert

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Newton Abbot: David and Charles, 1982. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket. 392 pages. Profusely illustrated. For most of the past four centuries, Britain has been a leading or dominant maritime nation, and the first part of the book describes the threads of its rich maritime heritage, shows how they were related and their effect on national affairs. The Second Part is a Detailed gazetteer of historic sites, vessels, buildings, museums and monuments around the coast which may be visited, arranged by county. **** A HEAVY VOLUME OF 0.912 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST **** B2D. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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British Coastal Ships, Tugs and Trawlers

British Coastal Ships, Tugs and Trawlers

by Chesterton, D. Ridley

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London: Ian Allan, 1973. A near Fine unmarked copy (Fine apart from a little dust marking to closed top edge) with near Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. 175 pages. Photo illustrations. The book lists virtually all British owned ships oer 100 Gross Tons. Besides the types of vessel mentioned in the title of the book, details are also given of Self-Propelled Dredgers and similar Harbour Craft, and Oil-Rig Supply and Servicing Craft. The gross tonnage, date of construction, machinery, and details of any previous names carried are given for every ship, with additional information covering dimensions, speed or horse-power in veru many cases. B2D. First. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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The Circumnavigators

The Circumnavigators

by Wilson, Derek

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London: Constable, 1989. Gold title on red quarter cloth and beige paper boards. A near Fine copy with near Fine dustjacket that has a very small closed tear to a corner. A major chronicle of adventure, travel and discovery which details the great sailing feats not from a dry historical viewpoint but with the detail usually omitted from the usual. Starting with Magellan's death in 1521 on Mactan he covers the achievement of Juan de Elcano who took up the challenge of bringing the survivors home and continues through four and a half centuries crammed with the astonishing exploits by men and women of many nations. 41 illustrations and 5 maps. PLEASE NOTE: A HEAVY VOLUME OF 0.965 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST B2D. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Close To The Wind

Close To The Wind

by Goss, Pete

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London: Headline, 1998. A Fine uninscribed copy with Fine complete dustjacket. The author became a national hero on Christmas day 1996, while competing in the Venice Globe, the non stop, single handed round the world yacht race, recognised as one of the ultimate challlenges. He received a Mayday from Frenchman Raphael Dinelli and he turned around, scuppering his chances in the race, and 48 hours later he had found Dinelli and pulled the near dead man from his liferaft and within days they had become best friends as Pete nursed him back to life. Map endpapers and 43 photographs. B2A. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The Cree Journals  -  The Voyages of Edward H. Cree, Surgeon R.N. As Related in His Private...

The Cree Journals - The Voyages of Edward H. Cree, Surgeon R.N. As Related in His Private Journals, 1837-1856

by Levien, Michael (edited by)

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Exeter: Webb and Bower, 1981. A near Fine umarked copy (Fine apart from dust marking to top edge) with near Fine dustjacket which is not price-clipped. 276 pages. 9 maps. Pirate track chart October 1849 to endpapers. Colour illustrations throughout. The book is a selection from the private journals of Dr. Edward H. Cree who served asa surgeon in the Royal Navy from 1837-1869. It presents a splendid panoply of people and places of the time and to many parts of the world, including ten years in the Far East, where he witnesses land and sea actions in the First Opium War of 1939-42.. He was also engaged in the pursuit and destruction of piratical Chinese fleets, served in the Baltic in actions against the Russians, and was present at the capture of Sebastopol in the Crimean War. PLEASE NOTE: A LARGE HEAVY BOOK OF 1.1 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE EXTRA SHIPPING COST D4C. First. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Cruise Of The 'Conrad'  -   A Journal Of A Voyage Round the World, undertaken and carried...

Cruise Of The 'Conrad' - A Journal Of A Voyage Round the World, undertaken and carried out In the Ship Joseph Conrad, 212 Tons, in the years 1934, 1935, And 1936 By Way of Good Hope, the South Seas, the East Indies, and Cape Horn

by Villiers, Alan

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London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1940. Boards have age sarkening to spine and a touch of wear to spine tail. Internally there is age toning to endpapers, light foxing to closed edges else generally very clean tight and unmarked. 320 pages. map endpapers. 8 illustrations. 10 diagrams and charts in the text. Includes a glossary of terms. The author details his adventurous around the world voyage in one of the last surviving frigate's - a single-tops'l full-rigged ship crossing three royals, she was 100 feet on the waterline, 25 feet beam, drew 12 feet, grossed 212 tons. She was built in 1882 in Copenhagen of Swedish iron and had been used as a training ship. 11. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Cruising French Waterways

Cruising French Waterways

by McKnight, Hugh

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London: Stanford Maritime, 1988. A Near Fine clean, tight and unmarked copy (Fine apart from gentle bumping to top corner tips and two very small indentations to front top edge) with dustjacket that is not price clipped. Foreword by the Earl of Snowdon. The first fully comprehensive descriptive guide to the astonishingly varied network of rivers and canals that penetrate almost every region of France. Compiled from personal experience gained during cruises over 15 years. Detailed information outlines the history and commercial traffics of each navigation, the structures of the systems, and the numerous villages and towns. Fully illustrated from the author's extensive picture library, including the cream of his historical collection. First published in 1984. **** A HEAVY VOLUME OF 1.1 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE EXTRA SHIPPING COST **** 16. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Cruising Yachtsman's Trouble Shooter

Cruising Yachtsman's Trouble Shooter

by Simpkin, Richard

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London: Barrie and Jenkins, 1977. A very clean, tight and unmarked copy VG+ with coloured pictorial dustjacket which is complete VG+. The book is divided into four sections :- Prevention - dealing with the boat, gear and crew and with seamanship in both open and confined waters and navigation, Cure - deals with shock, fatigue, exposure, illness, accidents, gear failure, mooring and anchoring difficulties and other hazards, Drills and Checklists cover the emergency drills for many eventualities and comprehensive lists of necessities. A comprehensive guide giving important and essential basic information. 14. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Dangerous Waters  -  One Man's Search For Adventure

Dangerous Waters - One Man's Search For Adventure

by Philpott, David

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Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1985. Cream coloured title on blue spine with cream boards, internally clean, tight and unmarked. VG+. Pictorial dustjacket is complete with only very slight shelf wear. VG+. Black and white photographic illustrations.The true story of the CEO of a billion dollar corporation who cuts himself adrift from the executive life to circumnavigate the globe alone to re-establish his values. A story of courage and survival and the evaluation of his life as he faces certain death. **** SCARCE IN UK **** 4. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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English Seamen in The Sixteenth Century  -  Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4

English Seamen in The Sixteenth Century - Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4

by Froude, James Anthony

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London: Longmans, Green, 1930. Gilt title and blind embossed sailing ship motif on red cloth boards which are clean and unmarked with no wear. Internally there is a small signature to front endpaper else clean, tight and unmarked. New edition with introduction by Ashley A. Froude and notes by David Salmon. Map frontispiece. A marvellous history by the noted Professor Froude. **** NOT EX LIB **** B2D. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Exploring Canals and Waterways

Exploring Canals and Waterways

by Whittam, Geoffrey

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London: Odhams Press, 1968. A Very Good+ unmarked copy with VG+ complete dustjacket. The author has been messing about in boats since young and this book is the result of his enthusiasm for exploring inland waterways. It is not simply a guide book to the world's network of waterways but a fascinating history, and for the mechanically minded explorers there are practical and helpful descriptions of how canals work, and the machinery of the lock gates. The maps and index will also help those who are new to this absorbing subject. Pictorial endpapers, maps and illustrations by the author. B2C. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Whittam, Geoffrey. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The Frigates  -  An Account of the Lighter Warships of the Napoleonic Wars  1793-1815

The Frigates - An Account of the Lighter Warships of the Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815

by Henderson, James

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London: Leo Cooper, 1994. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine complete dustjacket. First published in 1970, the book tells the story of the frigates of 1793-1815, which has rarely been told as a continuous narrative. The author presents an outstanding work of naval history, which will appeal to the general reader as well as historians, and is based on painstaking research. He also brings to life the contemporary social, political and naval scene and his descriptions of frigate and naval technicalities are so lucid, enabling the reader to assess such famous encounters as that between the HMS Shannon and the USS Chesapeake. 16 plates and maps and diagrams. *** NOT EX LIB *** C3A. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Yelf, Ernest E.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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A History of Seamanship

A History of Seamanship

by Phillips-Birt, Douglas

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London: George Allen and Unwin, 1971. A near Fine unmarked copy with VG dustjacket which is not price clipped. A large format book of 320 pages. Profusely illustrated throughout. This magnificently illustrated book with 64 colour plates and over 170 black and white photograhs and drawings explores the whole art and science of seamanship from the instinctive methods of the earliest sailors to the sophisticated skills of modern yachtsmen and the electronic systems of the fastest liners and warships. Embracing ship design and construction, navigation, voyaging and ship building, it presents a complete history of the skills and knowledge that man has had to lean or invent in his long struggle for mastery of the seas. 20. First. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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The Ian Nicolson Omnibus  -  The Log of the Maken; Sea-Saint; Building the St. Mary

The Ian Nicolson Omnibus - The Log of the Maken; Sea-Saint; Building the St. Mary

by Nicolson, Ian

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Hampshire: Ashford Press, 1986. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket. 500 pages. 31 illustrations and drawings and diagrams in the text. In this collection you are offered a unique opportunity to experience Nicolson's unpredictable and unconventional lifestyle at first hand, and it proves his long-held philosophy of life; the 'great globe itself' can be yours; that you can throw off the chains and sail into the sunset towards adventure and freedom. In the Log of the Maken Nicolson joins a Canadian and a Norwegian to sail the 'Maken' from England to Canada via the Panama Canal. In the 'Sea-Saint' he tells how he hitch hiked from the West Coast of Canada to the East, searched for and discovered a 30 foot bare hull yacht, built and rigged her - the 'Sea-Saint' (now known as St. Elisabeth) - and his subsequent paassage home, without a dollar to his name. Finally Nicolson concentrates on building his own yacht - the 'St. Mary'. For this new collected… Read More
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Lifeboats to the Rescue

Lifeboats to the Rescue

by Beattie, John

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Newton Abbot: David and Charles, 1980. A near Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket. 25 photographs. John Beattie knows many of the brave crews of the lifeboat stations around the United Kingdom, and has selected 16 of their most notable and courageous 'services' which he tells in exciting narrative. Choosing one rescue from each, from stations as far apart as the Isles of Scilly and Shetland to Ireland, and, having got each story first-hand there is a strong sense of actuality. 22. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The Loss of the Royal George

The Loss of the Royal George

by Uden, Grant

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London: Macdonald, 1970. Gilt title on green boards which are clean and unmarked with no wear. Internally there is some foxing to endpapers and a small name to half title page else clean, tight and unmarked. Dustjacket is VG+ and is not price clipped. The Royal George stayed afloat for only 26 years yet had a long and extraordinary history from her launching in 1756 right up to the present day (the lions surrounding Nelson's column in London's Trafalgar Square were made from the salvaged metal of her guns). She played a leading part in Admiral Hawke's victory over the French at Quiberon Bay in 1769, played a minor role in the 1st Battle of Cape St. Vincent in 1780 when Admiral Rodney defeated the Spanish fleet, and Anson, Rodney, Boscawen and Howe were among the great sailors who flew their flag in her.Illustrations by Karen Osborne. **** NOT EX LIB **** 3. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Usborne, Karen. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Men Under The Sea

Men Under The Sea

by Larsen, Egon

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London: Phoenix House, 1955. Gilt title on red cloth boards which have a faded spine else clean. Internally there is a small contemporary name and date to front endpaper, light foxing to closed edges else clean and unmarked. 27 plates including coloured frontispiece and 21 line drawings. A fascinating work on underwater exploration from history to the present with the author's ideas for the future. From 17th century diving bells to an experimental thermal power station in Abidjan in the Ivory coast. **** NOT EX LIB **** B2B. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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