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  • The Charles W. Morgan

    The World's Last Wooden Whaleship

    As America’s oldest merchant ship still afloat and the only wooden survivor of the once-vital whaling industry, the Charles W. Morgan has a complex story to tell.Elaborating on earlier volumes on the ship's history at Mystic Seaport Museum, this new book offers an expanded account, chronicling the ship's construction and launch in 1841 through its Thirty-Eighth Voyage in 2014—the first time the ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

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  • Binnenvaart

    Theorie en praktijk

    De Green deal van de Europese Commissie zet in op verduurzaming en stimuleert de markt om meer te vervoeren langs de binnenwateren. Om dit proces haalbaar te maken, is het ook noodzakelijk dat de verschillende stakeholders diepgaande kennis van de binnenvaartsector verwerven.Dit handboek licht de binnenvaarsector in al zijn facetten toe. Het boek staat ook stil bij de problemen en uitdagingen in ... Read more

    $48.99 USD

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  • Midway-Class Aircraft Carriers 1945–92

    by Mark Stille ...
    Series Book 331 - New Vanguard
    The Midway-class were the US Navy's biggest carriers built during World War II. Superbly illustrated, this explains how they became the backbone of the Cold War fleet.Entering service in September 1945, the Midway-class aircraft carrier was the US Navy's ultimate World War II-era design, and these would be its frontline carriers as the Cold War dawned. A fine design and one big enough to accept ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

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  • Out of the Depths

    A History of Shipwrecks

    A highly illustrated voyage through shipwrecks ancient and contemporary.Out of the Depths explores all aspects of shipwrecks across four thousand years, examining their historical context and significance, showing how shipwrecks can be time capsules, and shedding new light on long-departed societies and civilizations. Alan G. Jamieson not only informs readers of the technological developments over ... Read more

    $34.99 USD $13.99 USD

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  • British Lend-Lease Warships 1940–45

    The Royal Navy's American-built destroyers and frigates

    by Angus Konstam ...
    Series Book 330 - New Vanguard
    An illustrated history of the American-built destroyers and frigates supplied to the Royal Navy under Lend-Lease, which played a crucial role in Britain's war in the Atlantic.As U-boat attacks on Britain's vital sea lanes increased in ferocity, and Royal Navy warship losses mounted, the United States passed the Lend-Lease Act, the cornerstone of America's wartime role as armourer to the Allies ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

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  • Deep Water

    The World in the Ocean

    by James Bradley ...
    "Deep Water is a major achievement....Bradley's skills both as novelist and essayist converge here to create this wise, compassionate and urgent book, characterized throughout by a clarity of prose and a bracing moral gaze that searches water, self and reader." —ROBERT MACFARLANE, bestselling author of UnderlandIn this thrilling work—a blend of history, science, nature writing, and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • Understanding Boat Wiring

    by John C. Payne ...
    Series series Sheridan House Guides to Boat Maintenance
    From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of boat wiring and the technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power.Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Wiring: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

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  • Boat Crazy

    The Collected WoodenBoat Stories of Stan Grayson

    by Stan Grayson ...
    Since 2004, award-winning author and historian Stan Grayson has regularly contributed stories to WoodenBoat magazine about the many yachts, small craft, designers, boat builders, and sailors who have captured his imagination. This collection of twenty articles from Grayson and the pages of WoodenBoat presents a wide-ranging and insightful account of American yachting history and some of its ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

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  • Killing Shore

    The True Story of Hitler’s U-boats Off the New Jersey Coast

    by K. A. Nelson ...
    The shocking story of Nazi Germany’s naval assault in American waters, told through the eyes of seafarers who experienced it off the Jersey Shore.It is January 1942. Six weeks after the United States entered World War II, Imperial Japan is annihilating American forces across the Far East while the Nazis stand triumphant over much of Europe. Adolf Hitler’s forces are about to commence an assault ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

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  • Understanding Marine Diesels

    by John C. Payne ...
    Series series Sheridan House Guides to Boat Maintenance
    From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of marine diesel engines and the technical issues facing every boat owner.Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Marine Diesels: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

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  • A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks

    by David Gibbins ...
    From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time.The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror. The SS Gairsoppa, destroyed by a Nazi U-boat in the Atlantic during World War II.Since we first set ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

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  • Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers 2024: Maritime and Coastguarg Agency - Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers

    The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers is a comprehensive set ofguidelines and safe working practices designed to ensure the safety and health of seafarersworking on board merchant ships.It is a statutory requirement for the current edition of the Code to be carried on board allUK ships (except fishing vessels and pleasure craft). The Code contains essential health andsafety ... Read more

    $28.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sister Sailor: The Remarkable Journey of Bessie Hall

    Lifting as We Climb

    by Ruth Tait ...
    Series series Lifting as We Climb
    In 1870, a young woman from Nova Scotia took charge of a 144-foot merchant square-rigged vessel on a voyage from New Orleans to Liverpool England, a distance of over 5000 miles, when the captain (Bessie's father) and First Mate fell ill with Smallpox. Stories of wooden craft of this size, travelling the seven seas, with masts and rigging that scrape the clouds of a stormy sky, are many. But, when ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Local Strength of Ship Structures

    by Piero Caridis ...
    Ship structures can be extremely large, and their structural arrangements are often complex and of a considerable variety. Local Strength of Ship Structures examines the basic aspects of ship structural analysis and design using mathematical tools, with an emphasis on an understanding of the physics of the behaviour of these structures. A fundamental understanding of these concepts is essential to ... Read more

    $180.99 USD

  • Waters of Resilience (A Novel)

    A Coaster Tale of Survival and Renewal

    by Cassia Reed ...
    Dive into a world where the tides of change threaten to engulf a coastal town in turmoil. In "Waters of Resilience," the tranquil shores of Cresthaven belie the storm brewing beneath the surface, as environmental activist Maya Patel embarks on a mission to confront the looming crisis facing her community.As rising sea levels, erratic weather patterns, and dwindling fish stocks cast a shadow over ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Il Collegamento che Divise Messina - Una Storia Poco Nota

    "Una radiosa mattinata di inizio primavera del 1892 a Messina. La città pulsa di traffici e di vita semplice e un po' arrangiata. Un alto Ufficiale del Genio della Regia Marina, con un rotolo di pergamene sotto il braccio, si dirige a passo deciso verso il Municipio alla Palazzata, tra gli sguardi sorpresi della multiforme umanità che affolla il lungomare e le vivaci banchine del Porto a Falce. Un ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Submarines a Deep Dive into Self Discovery

    by Mustafa Nejem ...
    Embark on a journey of personal growth as this book explores resilience and adaptability, drawing parallels to a submarine's design. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating mental strength, rebounding from setbacks, and thriving amid change. Real-world scenarios illustrate the significance of these qualities, making it a guide for navigating life's complexities with resilience in losses and ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Voyages and Vessels: A Dive into Boat Evolution

    by Aman Jain ...
    Embark on a detailed exploration of the world of boats with this comprehensive e-book. Trace the captivating history of boats, from ancient mariners to the Industrial Revolution's transformative impact on boat construction. Dive into the intricacies of boat design features, including hulls, keels, bows, and more, all explained in simple language. Explore the cultural significance of traditional ... Read more

    $5.40 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Blue Horizons: Harnessing Green Hydrogen for Maritime Decarbonization

    by Mike L ...
    In "Blue Horizons: Harnessing Green Hydrogen for Maritime Decarbonization," embark on a transformative journey across the seas where innovation meets sustainability. As the maritime industry navigates the choppy waters of climate change, a beacon of hope emerges: green hydrogen. This revolutionary fuel promises to chart a new course toward decarbonization, ushering in an era of cleaner, greener ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gebrauchsanweisung für Kreuzfahrten

    »Äußerst unterhaltsam, mit viel Witz und Beobachtungsgabe.« Stuttgarter ZeitungWussten Sie, was eine Schmetterlingsfahrt ist und warum Schiffe nur von Frauen getauft werden? Thomas Blubacher, passionierter Kreuzfahrer, war im Mittelmeer und in der Ostsee, in der Karibik und im Indischen Ozean, in der Antarktis und auf den großen Flüssen der Welt unterwegs. Ob Viermastbark, Expeditionsschiff, ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Messtechnik und Prüfstände für Verbrennungsmotoren

    Messungen am Motor, Abgasanalytik, Prüfstände und Medienversorgung

    Dieses Buch vermittelt sowohl Studenten, als auch Planern und Betreibern in Industrie und Wissenschaft das nötige umfangreiche Wissen, um Messungen an Motorenprüfständen durchführen zu können. Messtechnik und Prüfstände für Verbrennungsmotoren helfen, Kraftstoff einzusparen, Treibhausgase und Schadstoffe zu reduzieren, mit kleineren Motoren mehr Leistung abzugeben sowie Komponenten und ... Read more

    $71.99 USD

  • Ship Sensors

    Conventional, Unmanned and Autonomous

    When combined with artificial intelligence, advanced computing architectures and enhanced communications, sensor technologies can monitor vessel performance and the adjacent environment to detect conditions that may hinder voyage completion. This book provides insight into the present and future of sensor architectures and configurations that can enhance vessel performance and further improve the ... Read more

    $64.99 USD

  • Introduction to Digital Navigation

    Including Fundamentals of Navigation

    Series Book 16 - Springer Series on Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Shipping
    This book focuses on Coastal and Ocean Navigation with an emphasis on digital navigation (using ECDIS) and would be useful to both experienced seafarers as an aide memoire, and also to cadets and trainees embarking on their maritime careers.The text has been developed for modern day ship’s navigator in the ‘digital era’. It is written from the perspective that the reader’s vessel will be navigated ... Read more

    $170.99 USD

  • A Short History of Britain’s Fisheries

    Inshore and Deep Sea Fishing

    by Mike Smylie ...
    Wherever you fit into the debate about food - vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian, or carnivore - you cannot argue against the fact that fish have influenced our diet for millennia, and, for many, continue to do so today. We are, after all, an island nation surrounded by seas that were once extremely rich and diverse in its variety of both fish and shellfish, and it’s well known that early ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus