MARITIME BOOKS FROM OTHER PUBLISHERS

THE PORTISHEAD COAL BOATS - A HISTORY OF OSBORN & WALLIS LTD, BRISTOL
Michael T Winter

Osborn & Wallis combined their shipping interests in 1880 but it is for their activities from the 1920s onwards that they are best remembered. The history of their company is recorded here very meticulously.  The ships were well known for their work in delivering coal from South Wales to Portishead on the English side of the Bristol Channel.

Well illustrated mostly in black/white, but some colour. The photographs depict not only the ships but the industrial archaeology of the areas where they worked. Published in 2005.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 192 pages. Price : £19.95

MERCHANT SHIPS OF A BYGONE ERA: THE POST-WAR YEARS
William H Miller

This is a book of pure nostalgia. It has been created as a pictorial parade of yesterday's shipping - the liners, the passenger-cargo combinations, the freighters and the tankers. It contains 205 black/white illustrations. Published in 1997.

Softback; A4 portrait; 136 pages. Price : £14.95

WHE'RE YER FOR?
Anthony Osler and Angus Stirling

This book embraces the long career of the late Capt. Harold Smy, sailing bargemaster, from Suffolk. This character of the coast went to sea aged 13 and earned his living from the maritime trades of East Anglia for over 70 years! There are over 50 pencil drawings included. Published in 2006.

Softback; 250mm x 180mm, portrait; 56 pages. Price : £8.95

KEEPERS OF THE SEA
Richard Woodman

Published in 2005, this book tells the story of the Trinity House Yachts and Tenders. It not only relates the history of the Service, but also tells vivid details of the operations of the Trinity House vessels today.

Hardback; landscape; 240 pages. Price : £25.00

TIME BEFORE THE MAST
Ivan Hazelton

This book describes a young lad's experiences under the sail in the coasting trade; he went to sea aged just fourteen and was appointed Master whilst still in his teens. Read of the difficulty of scratching a living when paid by the share, when the priority was a toss up between learning the skills of seafaring and beer, 'fags' and girlfriends! 50 black/white photographs and charts. Published in 2001.

Softback; 257mm x 195mm, portrait. Price : £16.00

THE CREW
Tom Peppitt

This volume tells the story of tramp ship seamen in the closing years of the coal burning era. It follows them, not only around the world's oceans and seaports, but back in time to their origins, and sometimes forward to their ends. Sometimes poignant, sometimes amusing, and often very dangerous, this is the stark reality of the tramp ship trades as seen through the characters that crewed the ships. 43 black/white photographs. Published in 2000.

Hardback cloth covers with laminated dust jacket; 235mm x 175mm, portrait; 140 pages.
Price : £17.00

THE BOSTON PUTFORD STORY
Malcolm White

Published in 2003, this book describes fishing and offshore support from Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft by this company. It contains a history of the organisation, a fleet information log and a fleet photographic review. Illustrated with some colour and many black/white photographs.

Landscape; 104 pages. Price : £9.95

DRIFTING, TRAWLING & SHIPPING
Malcolm White

Published in 2001, this book by East Anglian author Malcolm White describes the work of Small & Co (Lowestoft) Ltd. It commemorates 150 years of the Company. Profusely illustrated with black/white photographs.

260mm x 210mm, landscape; 116 pages. Price : £9.75

CROWNIES OF LOWESTOFT
Malcolm White

This book, written in 2000 by East Anglian author Malcolm White, describes the history of the steam trawler fleet of Consolidated Fisheries from its beginnings in Grimsby, but concentrates on its operations in Lowestoft. Illustrated with black/white photographs.

260mm x 215mm, landscape; 72 pages. Price : £8.50

FISHING WITH DIVERSITY
Malcolm White

Published in 2000, this book is a portrait of the Colne Group of Lowestoft. It contains some history of the Group, details of their vessels, pictorial reviews and a detailed fleet list. Includes some black/white and a few colour photographs.

A4 landscape; 180 pages. Price : £16.99

BY ROAD ACROSS THE SEA -
THE HISTORY OF ATLANTIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LTD
Miles Cowsill

Written by Miles Cowsill in 1990, this book charts the history of the Atlantic Steam Navigation Company. The book includes chapters about the ASN years, Doric Ferry, Gaelic Ferry and  Europic Ferry. It also has some details of the early years of Felixstowe as a port, and the company's trade at Preston. A fleet list is included. Profusely illustrated with 23 colour and many black/white photographs.

A4 portrait; 72 pages. Price : £6.95

CARGO SHIPS - A COLOUR PORTFOLIO
David L Williams and Richard de Kerbrech

Published in 2007, this hardback colour album illustrates an era of cargo shipping that spanned from tramp steamers to container ships, extending from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s. Each photo is accompanied by a very detailed caption.

Hardback; landscape; 80 pages. Price : £14.99

DIESEL TUGS - A COLOUR PORTFOLIO
David L Williams and Richard de Kerbrech

This is an 80-page colour book depicting motor tugs mainly in the Thames, Medway, Solent, Mersey and Clyde. All full colour photographs. Published in 2006.

Hardback; 245mm x 195mm landscape; 80 pages. Price £14.95

RISDON BEAZLEY - MARINE SALVOR
Roy Martin and Lyle Craigie-Halkett

This book looks at the work of Risdon Beazley, who set up his company in Southampton when he was 22. In 1940 his fleet was requisitioned by the Admiralty, who gave him 30 ships to manage. The book tells how the company developed, and contains some black/white photographs. The authors worked for Risdon Beazley in the 1960s. Published in March 2007.

Softback; 210mm x 275mm; 150 pages. Price : £14.99

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CLAN LINE
John Clarkson, Roy Fenton and Archie Munroe

Published in September 2007, this book contains the history of Clan Line. The bulk
of the book is a detailed fleet list. It is superbly illustrated with mostly black/white photographs, but there is a 16-page colour section at the end of the book.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 344 pages. Price : £34.00

THE WORLD'S MERCHANT SHIPS - IMAGES AND IMPRESSIONS
Paintings by Robert Lloyd

Published in 2005, paintings by acclaimed marine artist Robert Lloyd show each ship in its element, in places as far afield as Greece, Hong Kong and the USA - all are painted with an eye for intimate detail. The paintings are accompanied by detailed captions telling the story of each ship and its owner.

Hardback; landscape; 112 pages. Price : £24.00

SD14: THE FULL STORY
John Lingwood

Published by Ships in Focus in 2004, this book tells what was to be the great shipbuilding success story, that of the SD14s. Comprehensive details of all such ships are included. Magnificently illustrated with all colour photographs.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 256 pages. Price : £29.50

NINETY YEARS OF THE RAMSEY STEAMSHIP CO LTD
Edward Gray and Roy Fenton

This book, written by Edward Gray and Roy Fenton, outlines the history of this company over the past 90 years. It contains a comprehensive fleet list, and is illustrated by numerous b/w photographs. Published in 2003.

Softback; A4 portrait; 48 pages. Price : £8.00

HARRISONS OF LIVERPOOL
Graeme Cubbin

This book gives a full history of the company, its ships and men.  It contains many colour and black/white photographs. Published in 2003.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 399 pages. Price : £29.00

THE BRITISH MERCHANT NAVY: IMAGES AND EXPERIENCES
Paintings by Robert Lloyd

Paintings by acclaimed marine artist Robert Lloyd show each ship in its element - whether outward bound across Biscay or being tucked into a berth at Tilbury - and all are painted with an eye for intimate detail. The paintings are accompanied by detailed captions telling the story of each ship and its owner. Published in 2002.

Hardback; landscape; 112 pages. Price : £24.00

CAMMELL LAIRD
Ian Collard

The author's interest in ships and shipping developed over the years as he witnessed the launch of many famous, illustrious ships, such as the Windsor Castle. He takes us on a voyage of discovery with absorbing captions to over 160 black/white photographs of the vessels at Cammell Laird and the yard itself, which will appeal to ship enthusiasts and local people alike. Published in 2004.

Softback; 165mm x 235mm, portrait; 128 pages. Price : £12.99

RAILWAY SHIPS AND PACKET PORTS
Richard Danielson

This book takes a nostalgic look at the evolution of Britain's railway-owned ferry fleets and harbours. Humble dredgers, tugs, and cargo boats; small ferries and excursion ships; and some of the world's finest mailboats and cross-Channel steamers are all featured in evocative black/white photographs. Published in April 2007.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 136 pages. Price : £26.00

T R BROWN OF BRISTOL
Stephen Carter

This book describes the history of this company from its inception to the present day - when members of the fourth generation still control the business. Around 100 pictures illustrate T R Brown and Sons' various maritime enterprises, and appendices list the many vessels the company owned over the years. Published in 2006.

Softback; A5 portrait; 104 pages. Price : £12.50

BRITISH OCEAN TRAMPS VOLUME 1
P N Thomas

This volume defines the tramp steamer and looks at construction and builders. The different designs are illustrated with shipyard plans, including standard designs of both world wars, cargoes and freight rates - tramps in world events and wars great and small! Includes 48 detailed plans and colour plates, 54 photos, maps and diagrams. First published in 1992.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 220 pages. Price : £19.95

BRITISH STEAM TUGS
P N Thomas

A full history covering early tugs - wood, iron and steel paddle tugs, harbour, seeking and coastal screw tugs, ocean tugs, Thames craft tugs, tenders and passenger carrying tugs, naval and wartime tugs, and their owners and builders, construction, engines and deck gear. Over 1000 steam tugs, 100 builders and 400 owners are covered. The tug plans range from 1833 to 1956 and 29 colour profiles will be of interest to modellers. More than 90 photos (some colour), sketches, and colour diagram of 88 funnel colours. Published in 1983.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 220 pages. Price : £24.95

WRECK, RESCUE & SALVAGE
Dick Jolly

In the 176 pages of this book, Australian Captain Dick Jolly relates many fascinating stories from the hard-bitten world of commercial salvage: dragging blazing ships off rocky shorelines, rescuing crews from the middle of the ocean and avoiding hostile natives. The stories are complemented by many stunning colour and black/white photographs.  This is a new book being sold by one of the UK's leading maritime publishers and booksellers.

Softback; 240mm x 170mm, portrait; 176 pages. Price : £16.99

BULK CARRIERS - THE OCEAN CINDERELLAS
Nick Tolerton

This book looks at the evolution of the dry bulk carrier, the different types, the operators from famous giants like P&O and Cunard to anonymous one-ship companies in Piraeus and Hong Kong, and representative voyages. More than 200 bulk carriers are illustrated using black/white photographs. Published in 2005.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 192 pages. Price : £25.00

ADMIRALTY COASTAL SALVAGE VESSELS
David Sowdon

This book describes the design and service of vessels from 1943 to 1993. It contains 8 colour and some black/white photographs. Published in 2005.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 127 pages. Price : £22.00

JEBSENS - A GROUP HISTORY
W J Harvey

Published by the World Ship Society in 2005, this book contains a fairly brief history of Jebsens in its first 35 pages. The remainder of the book contains a very detailed fleet list. Illustrated with numerous black/white photographs.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 224 pages. Price : £27.00

SAFMARINE - THE SOUTH AFRICAN MARINE CORPORATION LTD
W J Harvey

This publication gives a history of The South African Marine Corporation Ltd, and also contains a very detailed fleet list. It contains many superb black/white photographs. Published in 2002.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 160 pages. Price : £24.00

THE ABERDEEN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LTD
Graeme Somner

This book outlines the history of the company from its beginnings in 1821 until it ceased trading in 1964. There is also a full fleet list. It is illustrated by 4 colour and 25 black/white photographs. Published in 2000.

Softback; A5 portrait; 68 pages. Price : £7.00

CORY TOWAGE LTD. - A GROUP HISTORY
W J Harvey

This book contains the history of Cory Towage, and also very detailed fleet lists of the companies which were part of the Group. Illustrated with numerous black/white and some colour photographs. Published in 2000.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 224 pages. Price : £29.00

WILSON LINE
John Harrower

This World Ship Society book, published in 1998, contains a comprehensive fleet list and tells the history of Thos. Wilson, Sons & Co. and Ellerman's Wilson Line Ltd. Profusely illustrated with numerous black/white photographs, and offered at a bargain price for such a fantastic book!

Hardback; A4 portrait; 216 pages.  Price : £15.00

COMBEN LONGSTAFF & CO LTD
K S Garrett

The first 60 pages of this book give a comprehensive history of the company, and the remainder of the book contains very detailed fleet lists. It is illustrated with many black/white photographs. Published in 1997.

Hardback; portrait; 164 pages. Price : £14.00

HADLEY
W J Harvey

This book describes the history of the Hadley Shipping Company Ltd, and also contains very detailed fleet lists. Illustrated with black/white photographs. Published in 1996.

Hardback; A5 portrait; 124 pages. Price : £15.00

ASTERN BUSINESS - 75 YEARS OF U.K. SHIPBUILDING
George H Parker

This book is concerned with all shipyards in the U.K. other than those regularly constructing ships of less than 5,000 tons deadweight. It traces the effects of two depressions in the 20s and 30s. Nationalisation is covered in some detail, followed by the near-extinction of merchant shipbuilding. It contains some black/white photos. Published in 1996.

Softback; A5 portrait; 120 pages. Price : £5.00

DP&L: A HISTORY OF THE DUNDEE, PERTH & LONDON SHIPPING COMPANY LTD
AND ASSOCIATED SHIPPING COMPANIES
Graeme Somner

This World Ship Society publication tells the history of the company, and also contains a very comprehensive fleet list. Illustrated with 98 black/white photographs. Published in 1995.

Softback; A5 size; 148 pages. Price £5.00

CAREBEKA 1939-1983
J H Anderiesse, E A Kruidhof and J Oostmeijer

The first 44 pages of this book give a history of the company in Dutch and English, and the remainder of the book contains very detailed fleet lists in English. It is illustrated with many black/white photographs. Published in 1995.

Softback; 185mm x 295mm; 240 pages. Price : £14.00

HEAD LINE - G. HEYN & SONS LTD.
W J Harvey

This book details the history of the well-known Belfast shipping company of the title. It includes a full and detailed fleet list. There are many black/white photographs along with reports and lists. Published in 1990.

Softback; A5 portrait; 160 pages. Price : £6.00

WILLIAM SLOAN & CO LTD, GLASGOW 1825 – 1968
Graham E Muir and Graeme H Somner

This publication outlines the history of the company and contains a full fleet list. It is illustrated by 23 black/white photographs. Published in 1987.

Softback; A5 portrait; 28 pages. Price : £3.00

CHAPMAN OF NEWCASTLE
John Lingwood and Harold Appleyard

This World Ship Society publication tells the history of the company, and also contains a very comprehensive fleet list. Fully illustrated with 79 black/white photographs. Published in 1985.

Softback; A5 portrait; 80 pages. Price : £4.00

HAIN OF ST IVES
K J O'Donoghue and H S Appleyard

This World Ship Society publication outlines the history of the company and contains a full fleet list. It is illustrated by 102 black/white photographs. Published in 1984.

Softback; A5 portrait; 132 pages. Price : £5.00

H HOGARTH & SONS - BARON LINE
A A McAlister and Leonard Gray

Published in 1976, this booklet outlines the history of the company and contains a full fleet list. It is illustrated by 53 black/white and 2 colour photographs.

Softback; A5 portrait; 56 pages. Price : £3.50