Author: David Ross Publisher: Park Lane Press ISBN: 9781907446269 Category : Ships Languages : en Pages : 448
Book Description
From the dawn of civilization, man has held a fascination with the sea and over the centuries has built myriad ships and sailing craft for an equally diverse range of purposes. Ships: Visual Encyclopedia provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day. From the Viking longship through the 16th century galleon to the super carriers and nuclear submarines of the 21st century, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia includes every conceivable type of ship in which man has gone to sea. As well as warships from every century, this book also examines those vessels that have explored the globe, conducted trade, and afforded great adventure, luxury and entertainment. From the smallest coastal traders up to the vast oil tankers of today, from the graceful clippers of the 19th century to the modern passenger liners, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia is the comprehensive guide to all the world's ships, both military and civilian. Each ship is illustrated with a profile illustration, accompanied by brief details and specifications, and vessels are arranged chronologically and by use to allow easy comparison. Timelines of design and development are also provided on many pages where appropriate, giving a sense of the history of each type of ship. With 1200 outstanding color illustrations, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia is an essential reference book for maritime and ship enthusiasts.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: 9780755494934 Category : Boats and boating Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
A full colour educational encyclopedia filled with fascinating facts to educate children. One of a range of titles in the North Parade Publishing Encyclopedia series.
Author: Chris Marshall Publisher: ISBN: 9781856052887 Category : Boats and boating Languages : en Pages : 288
Book Description
This is a detailed compendium of all the major ships, both military and civil, that have sailed the ocean waves since ancient times. Over 1200 vessels are featured, with detailed specifications and information on each
Author: Llewellyn Howland Iii Publisher: W W Norton & Company Incorporated ISBN: 9780393048766 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 530
Book Description
An illustrative collection of the world's greatest yacht designers features fascinating entries by eighty experts and more than 800 photographs and drawings from legendary figures and contemporary designers.
Author: Lincoln P. Paine Publisher: ISBN: 9780851777399 Category : Ships Languages : en Pages : 680
Book Description
This is an encyclopaedia covering 1000 of the world's best-known and significant vessels of every size and type. Each ship is described in a short essay which captures its physical characteristics, construction and history. Even fictional ships and boats, such as The African Queen are included.
Author: Henry B. Culver Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486156893 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 271
Book Description
DIVSuperb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations. Galley, bark, caravel, longship, whaler, many more. Detailed, informative text on each vessel by noted naval historian. Introduction. /div
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