One hundred years ago, a ship thought to be indestructible suffered the ill fate to strike an iceberg during its maiden voyage across the North Atlantic. The unthinkable occurred, and the Titanic went to the bottom. What happened on that cold and inky night has haunted and entranced us ever since. Goodness knows, there have been other disasters - far too many disasters. But as the initial reception to "Titanic", the most popular movie ever, just now being re-released in 3-D, proves: There has ne...
At 151,400 gross tonnes and 1,132ft in length RMS Queen Mary 2 (QM2) is the largest transatlantic ocean liner ever built. QM2 succeeded Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) as flagship of the Cunard Line with the retirement of the QE2 from active service in 2008. Her designer, Stephen Payne, is in a unique position to give an unrivalled insight into the design, construction and operation of this giant of the seas. He has interviewed key QM2 personnel for this book and his revealing narrative is supported by...
Set sail and discover what happened when the "unsinkable" ship hit an iceberg with this picture-packed guide to the Titanic disaster.Introduce children aged 9-12 years to the story of Titanic's fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, UK to New York City. Inside the pages of this children's educational book about the Titanic, you'll experience the tragic tale of the world's most famous ship. It includes:- New images, including photography and updated diagrams- Up-to-date information by expert con...
A fully illustrated collection of the most thrilling shipwrecks of all time! Experience the mystery and wonder of the bottom of the sea with over sixty accounts of shipwreck catastrophes. Illustrated with detailed maps and shipwreck locations, Disasters at Sea takes readers on a fascinating journey through history and to the ocean floor. Learn all about the historical details and theories of the most infamous shipwrecks from the most well-known sinkings like the Titanic, to the obscure, mysteri...
In this engaging book, Dr. Solly examines the history of crude oil tankers from early days when this vital commodity was carried aboard ordinary sailing vessels, through the innovative designs that resulted in significant breakthroughs leading to early single-hulled VLCCs, and the later stronger hence safer double-hulled vessel. The professional reader will identify with much of the author's thinking, especially his handling of the enormous advances in shipboard techniques, and examination of e...
The technical details of British warships were recorded in a set of plans produced by the builders on completion of every ship. Known as the as fitted' general arrangements, these drawings represented the exact appearance and fitting of the ship as it entered service. Intended to provide a permanent reference for the Admiralty and the dockyards, these highly detailed plans were drawn with exquisite skill in multi-coloured inks and washes that represent the acme of the draughtsman's art. Today...
This history of boat design and culture since the beginning of the 20th century covers speedy mass-produced, motor-propelled motorboats and yachts. Design enthusiasts will find information on types, forms, materials and colors. The focus is on American and Italian models from the end of the Second World War through the present day. Top boat manufacturers and designers such as Christopher Columbus Smith, Carlo Riva and Sonny Levi feature prominently. This lavishly illustrated compendium contains...
RMS Lusitania sank in May 1915 as the result of a torpedo from the U-20. 1,198 people died that day as she sank in less than twenty minutes off the coast of Ireland. Built in 1907, she had a successful career of nearly eight years before that fateful day. Famous for her sinking, she was the fastest ship in the world when built, and was the first of the superliners. For the first time, Eric Sauder looks at her as a ship, and not just at her sinking. She was the first true 'Ship of State'. Subsidi...
The Story About Hallberg-Rassy
by Bengt Jörnstedt, Curt Gelin, and Magnus Rassy
This is a lavish new 360-page book about the legendary Swedish boat builder Hallberg-Rassy. Hallberg-Rassy is one of the world’s most respected and successful boatyards. The book The Story About Hallberg-Rassy – Legendary Boat Builders is a must-have for all sailboat lovers and Hallberg-Rassy aficionados. Read about Hallberg-Rassy’s fascinating journey across its first nine decades. From the 1940s until today this impressive success story is still unfolding with no end in sight. This richly illu...
Lost to a German torpedo on 7 May 1915, Cunard’s RMS Lusitania captured the world’s imagination when she entered service in 1907. Not only was she the largest ship in the world, but she was also revolutionary in design as well as being a record breaker. Lusitania is now sadly remembered for her tragic destruction, sinking in eighteen minutes with the loss of around 1,200 souls.In this sumptuously illustrated book, historian Eric Sauder brings RMS Lusitania to life once again. Filled with vivid,...
Showcasing photographs and illustrations from a variety of collectors’ archives, The Unseen Mauretania 1907 reveals the Cunard company’s most luxurious ocean liner of the early twentieth century as you have never known her before. When the Mauretania took to the North Atlantic for the first time in November 1907, she was the largest and fastest ship in the world, serving with her sister ship, the Lusitania, for nearly eight years. Although the Lusitania’s life was cut short during the First Worl...
Boats & Ships: Adult Coloring Book, Volume 1 (Ship Coloring Book, #1)
by Vint Fessler
This colourful history covers the SS United States’ active service from 1952 to 1969 when she dominated the seas of Atlantic, sweeping all rivals before her. The astonishing operational capacity of this national icon of the United States, with her red, white and blue funnels, sleek streamlined hull and silver coated fittings, was shrouded in secrecy in case she was ever required to be converted to a troop carrier. Andrew Britton presents a revealing insight into the record-breaking liner, how sh...
Cvn-77 George H. W. Bush, U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier (Colorful Ships, #3)
by W. Frederick Zimmerman
Sanlorenzo shipyard has been building high-quality motor yachts since 1958. A boutique firm in the yachting industry renowned for its superior interior design in the nautical world, and crafting only a limited number of custom-made units per year, Sanlorenzo ranks second among the top twenty builders of yachts over twenty-four meters. The book describes twelve exclusive Sanlorenzo yacht models; each boat tells the story of a unique collaboration between constructor and designer in order to reach...
Hamburg, Germany, gateway to the world, is one of the most popular cities in Europe. This photo book covers twelve enthralling subject areas. The composition of well-known and unknown sights of the harbor is interesting. The particular kind of the picture language thereby connects carefully arranged themes with very emotive photographs.