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  • Time and Tide

    The Life of a Thames Waterman

    by Jack Gaster ...
    Joseph John William Gaster (Jack), was born within the chimes of the Bow Bells in August 1923. A true cockney who grew up with a love for the water, gaining an apprenticeship for the Worshipful Company of Watermen and Lightermen when only a few days past his 14th birthday. Virtually his whole working life was on the River Thames, working on tugs from those early days as a 14-year-old apprentice, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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  • More Stories of Time Zones and Containers

    by Maria Staal ...
    A chemical spill out of a container and a collision with another ship - the adventures of life on the high seas continue in 'More Stories of Time Zones and Containers'.A collection of 16 previously untold short stories 'More Stories' is a fitting sequel to 'Time Zones, Containers and Three Square Meals a Day'. The authors recalls further adventures on board the Serenity River, FTK Kowloon and ... Read more

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  • Death on the Waterways

    Canals reached their zenith in the eighteenth century during the Industrial Revolution, before the arrival of the railways usurped their position, whereupon a number of them fell into disrepair and disuse. For many years forgotten, canals and waterways have enjoyed an enormous resurgence in popularity as the recent leisure industry has placed them once more at the forefront of a lively community. ... Read more

    $10.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • BUILD YOUR OWN CANOE

    by Dennis Davis ...
    Build Your Own Canoe is a comprehensive, clearly structured and uncomplicated manual that guides the reader through the various stages of constructing an inexpensive, lightweight and versatile plywood canoe. Topics covered include: design considerations; building and fitting out the basic hull; customizing the hull to suit yourself; repair and maintenance; advice on transportation, storage, ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Alive on the Andrea Doria!

    The Greatest Sea Rescue in History

    A breathtaking minute-by-minute account of the most catastrophic tragedy-at-sea since the sinking of the Titanic—told by a survivor.More than one half-century later, the catastrophic ramming of the MS Stockholm into the Italian luxury liner, the SS Andrea Doria in 1956, is relived in this candid, heartrending account. Author Pierette Domenica Simpson, who, with her grandparents, survived the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Captain's Journal

    by Hans Mateboer ...
    Ever wondered what it is like to be captain on a cruise ship? This book gives you more information than you will ever need..The Captain's Journal is a sequel to the successful Captain's Log.Author Hans Mateboer, long time captain for some of the worlds most prestigious cruise lines takes you on a wonderful journey of personal experiences.Many of the stories you will read are hilarious, some are ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Timberclads in the Civil War

    The Lexington, Conestoga and Tyler on the Western Waters

    In the most detailed history ever of Union warships on the western waters of the Civil War, the author recounts the exploits of the timberclad ships Lexington, Tyler, and Conestoga. Converted to warships from commercial steamboats at the beginning of the conflict, the three formed the core of the North's Western Flotilla, later the Mississippi Squadron. The book focuses on the activities of these ... Read more

    $31.19 USD

  • British Paddle Steamers

    The Heyday of Excursions and Day Trips

    by John Megoran ...
    For a hundred years excursion paddle steamers gave all the social classes the opportunity to enjoy a cruise on the briny from ports, resorts and piers around the UK. For the most part, everything usually went well on these trips; however, sometimes it did not, and this book chronicles tales of the difficulties and pressures faced both behind the scenes and in plain view. What happened when a ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • A Cigar in Belgium

    Journeys of a Narrowboat

    by Anne Husar ...
    Anne Husar and her partner decided to risk it all and take their narrowboat, Wandering Snail, to mainland Europe. There they discovered a very different boating experience to what poor Snail had been used to in the familiar British canals.A Cigar In Belgium is the story of their steep learning curve and an affectionate tale of their growing love for Belgium – its waterways and its people – all ... Read more

    $5.39 USD

  • Yacht Designer's Notebook

    This fully revised third edition of a classic manual is a mine of information for yachtsmen to customise their boats. An abundance of clear illustrations accompanied by concise explanations cover the following subjects: hull construction and repairs; keels, floors and decks; rudders, tillers and steering gear; cabin tops and cockpits; hatches and ventilation; cabin furniture; chainplates; deck and ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

  • Catching Thunder

    The True Story of the World’s Longest Sea Chase

    December, 2014: In the forbidding waters off Antarctica, Captain Hammarstedt of the Bob Barker sets off on a voyage unlike any seen before. Across ten thousand miles of hazardous seas, Hammarstedt's crew will relentlessly pursue the Thunder – an infamous illegal fishing ship – for what will become the longest chase in maritime history. Wanted by Interpol, the Thunder has for years evaded justice: ... Read more

    $17.09 USD

  • The European Waterways

    A User's Guide

    by Marian Martin ...
    Anyone who admits to a sense of confusion when confronted with the bewildering array of European waterway signs, symbols, rules and regulations should find this book useful. The author demystifies this world for the visitor, thereby eliminating any problems that may arise. This second edition includes chapters for Americans considering cruising the European waterways and for Med-bound sailors. ... Read more

    $20.99 USD