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  • Sailing Ships at a Glance - A Pictorial Record of the Evolution of the Sailing Ship from the Earliest Times Until To-Day
    Edward W. Hobbs / Edward WHobbs
    This vintage book is a pictorial record of the evolution of the sailing ship from the earliest times up to the twentieth century. With a wealth of interesting historical information, this accessible and profusely illustrated book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of ships and sailing, and would make for a fantastic addition to any c...
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    40,61 €

  • The Sonarman’s War
    H G Jones / H.G. Jones
    This memoir is an intimate and sometimes irreverent account of one man’s coming of age during World War II. Born a North Carolina farmboy, Jones served as a U.S. Navy sonarman aboard a wooden submarine chaser operating from Africa and Sicily during the Allied invasions at Anzio and Southern France. He also served as sonarman and yeoman on two fleet mine sweepers in the Okina...
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    44,05 €

  • The Titanic Disaster Hearings
    Tom Kuntz
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    28,89 €

  • Flying Cars, Amphibious Vehicles and Other Dual Mode Transports
    George W. Green
    It wasn’t very long after the first commercially viable automobiles came on the scene that ambitious engineers began to dream of vehicles that could travel not only on land but also in the air, or by water. For a century, talented designers have created unique dual purpose vehicles for land, water and air (in various pairings) for both civil and military applications. Someti...
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    58,59 €

  • Iron Ore Transport on the Great Lakes
    W. Bruce Bowlus
    The availability of inexpensive steel, so crucial to the United States’ emergence as a leading industrial power in the late nineteenth century, relied upon the rise of an ore transport system on the Great Lakes that would feed American industry as a whole and come to alter the face of the region. This detailed history recounts innovations in shipping, the improvement of chan...
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    57,27 €

  • The EXXON Valdez Oil Spill a Report to the President
    Samuel K. Skinner / Samuel KSkinner / William K. Reilly / William KReilly
    Shortly after midnight on March 24, 1989, the987-foot tank vessel Exxon Valdez struck BlighReef in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Whatfollowed was the largest oil spill in U.S. history.The oil slick has spread over 3,000 square miles andonto over 350 miles of beaches in Prince WilliamSound, one of the most pristine and magnificentnatural areas in the country. Experts still areas...
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    21,28 €

  • Cruises in Small Yachts - And a Continuation, Entitled More Cruises
    Maude Speed
    This vintage book is a collection of authentic yacht sailing anecdotes. Complete with humorous sketches and written in a style that reflects the whole-hearted enthusiasm of the author, “Cruises In Small Yachts” constitutes a must-read for sailing enthusiasts, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Projected Cruise—Our Shi...
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    53,47 €

  • Commerce on Early American Waterways
    Earl E. Brown
    Colonial pioneers began entering the logging and forestry industries in great numbers along the Allegheny and Appalachian mountains during the late 1700s and were soon producing more products than they could use. This book details how settlers used waterways to transport goods to coastal markets. Topics include the timeline of water craft construction; major figures in the d...
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    28,26 €

  • Know Your PT Boat
    Bureau of Ships
    The exploits of the U.S. Navy’s ’Patrol Torpedo’ or PT Boat crews became famous during WWII. Known by the Japanese as 'devil boats', the little PTs landed big blows on the enemy, sinking numerous ships and supply barges. They also laid mines, carried out intelligence operations, and performed search and rescue operations among other tasks. While the most famous boat of the wa...
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    10,65 €

  • Cruising for Trouble
    Mark Gaouette
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    95,24 €

  • The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783
    A. T. Mahan / ATMahan
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    67,52 €

  • The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire, 1793-1812 - Volume 1
    A. T. Mahan / ATMahan
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    54,85 €

  • The Influence of Sea Power Upon the French Revolution and Empire, 1793-1812 - Volume 2
    A. T. Mahan / ATMahan
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    54,70 €

  • British Ships in the Confederate Navy
    Joseph McKenna
    During the American Civil War, British-crewed warships harassed Union merchantmen, sinking a total value of more than $15,000,000 in ships and cargo. Considered pirates by the federal government, these ships and crew were at the center of a largely unknown but fascinating struggle between Commander James Dunwoody of the Confederate Navy, U.S. Ambassador Charles Francis Adams...
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    58,78 €

  • The Last Cruise Of The Saginaw (1912)
    George Henry Read
    The Last Cruise Of The Saginaw is a historical non-fiction book written by George Henry Read and originally published in 1912. The book tells the true story of the final voyage of the USS Saginaw, a United States Navy ship that was sent to the Pacific in 1870 to establish a coaling station on Midway Island. The Saginaw was a steam-powered sloop-of-war that had previously served...
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    29,10 €

  • The Naval Guardian V1 (1805)
    Charles Fletcher
    The Naval Guardian V1 (1805) is a book written by Charles Fletcher. It is a historical work that focuses on the British Navy during the early 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of naval life and operations. The author provides detailed descriptions of naval battles, tactics, and strategies, as well as the daily life ...
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    36,48 €

  • The Shippers’ And Merchants’ Freight Calculator
    Alfred Lutschaunig
    The Shippers’ and Merchants’ Freight Calculator: Being a Ready Reckoner is a book written by Alfred Lutschaunig in 1873. The book is a comprehensive guide for shippers and merchants who need to calculate the freight charges for their goods. It includes a variety of tables and formulas that can be used to calculate the cost of shipping goods by sea or land. The book covers a ran...
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    32,27 €

  • The Good Ship Mohock (1895)
    William Clark Russell
    The Good Ship Mohock is a novel written by William Clark Russell and published in 1895. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Dick Stapleton. He signs up to work on the Mohock, a ship known for its rowdy crew and rough conditions. As the ship sets sail, Dick quickly learns that life on board is not what he expected. He is fa...
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    33,28 €

  • The Boatswain’s Mate (1854)
    George Charles Smith
    The Boatswain’s Mate is a novel written by George Charles Smith and published in 1854. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the character of Jack Adams, a young sailor who becomes the boatswain’s mate on board the HMS Triton. Jack’s journey on the ship is filled with adventure and danger as he navigates through storms, battles with pirates, and confronts the...
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    26,97 €

  • The Fundamentals Of Naval Tactics (1912)
    Romeo Bernotti / Horace Parker McIntosh
    The Fundamentals of Naval Tactics is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of naval warfare, written by Romeo Bernotti in 1912. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the organization and deployment of naval forces, the use of various types of vessels and weapons, and the tactics and strategies employed in different types of naval engagements.Bernotti...
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    29,04 €

  • The Silent Service in WWII
    United States Navy
    The definitive technical guide to the submarines of World War II, 'The Fleet Type Submarine' was originally published in 1946. Originally classified secret, this legendary book has never been available to the public until now. The Fleet Type Submarine uses the Balao-class USS Perch SS313 to explain submarine operating principles, technologies, and systems. It contains numerou...
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    25,64 €

  • The Cruise Of The Ghost (1881)
    William Livingston Alden
    The Cruise of the Ghost is a novel written by William Livingston Alden and published in 1881. The story revolves around the protagonist, Jack Hazard, who is a young sailor on board the ship, the Ghost. The Ghost is a mysterious vessel that is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a former captain. Jack and his crewmates embark on a journey to explore the South Seas, encounterin...
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    30,08 €

  • The Cruise Of The Make-Believes (1907)
    Tom Gallon
    The Cruise Of The Make-Believes is a novel written by Tom Gallon and published in the year 1907. The story revolves around a group of wealthy individuals who embark on a yacht trip around the Mediterranean Sea. However, the yacht is not just any ordinary vessel, it is a luxurious and extravagant vessel named ''The Make-Believes.'' The passengers on board are a mix of characters...
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    36,42 €

  • The Cruise Of The Pearl Round The World
    Edward Addams Williams
    The Cruise Of The Pearl Round The World: With An Account Of The Operations Of The Naval Brigade In India (1859) is a historical book written by Edward Addams Williams. The book is a firsthand account of the author’s experiences on board the HMS Pearl during its circumnavigation of the globe in the mid-19th century. The author details the ship’s journey, including its stops in v...
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    36,48 €

  • The Cruise Of The Widgeon
    Charles E. Robinson / Charles ERobinson
    The Cruise Of The Widgeon: 700 Miles In A Ten-Ton Yawl, From Swanage To Hamburg (1876) is a book written by Charles E. Robinson. The book is a travelogue of Robinson’s journey from Swanage, a coastal town in England, to Hamburg, a major port city in Germany. Robinson undertakes this journey in a ten-ton yawl named Widgeon, covering a distance of 700 miles. The book details the ...
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    34,32 €

  • The Captain’s Boat (1894)
    William Osborn Stoddard
    The Captain’s Boat is a novel written by William Osborn Stoddard in 1894. The book tells the story of a young boy named Jack who is fascinated by the sea and dreams of becoming a sailor. Jack’s father is a captain of a ship and Jack spends much of his time on board, learning the ropes and gaining experience.As Jack grows older, he becomes more and more skilled in the ways of th...
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    34,34 €

  • Notes On Ships Of The Past (1885)
    Robert Bennet Forbes
    Notes On Ships Of The Past is a book written by Robert Bennet Forbes and first published in 1885. The book is a detailed account of the history of ships and shipping, focusing on the ships of the past. The author, Forbes, was a prominent American businessman and sailor who had a keen interest in ships and their history.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which co...
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    28,04 €

  • Strength Of Material
    Harry Eaton Smith
    ''Strength of Material: An Elementary Study Prepared for the Use of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy'' is a book written by Harry Eaton Smith and originally published in 1909. The book is intended as a comprehensive guide to the principles of strength of materials, with a particular focus on their application in naval engineering. It is aimed at midshipmen studying at the U...
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    29,10 €

  • Misdemeanor Book, U. S. Naval Academy (1877)
    United States Naval Academy
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    13,94 €

  • Nelly And Her Boat (1860)
    Josephine Franklin
    ''Nelly and Her Boat'' is a children’s book written by Josephine Franklin and published in 1860. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Nelly who loves to spend her time on the water. Nelly is given a small boat by her father and she spends her days exploring the river and learning about the creatures that live in it. Along the way, Nelly makes new friends and l...
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    28,04 €


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