SOUTHAMPTON SHIPPING WITH PORTSMOUTH, POOLE AND WEYMOUTH
David F Hutchings

194 brilliant photographs (including 24 in colour) by R ("Bob") Bruce Grice illustrate many aspects of the maritime scene over the past half century in England's South Coast ports of Southampton, Portsmouth, Poole and Weymouth. In addition, this book contains an informative text full of interesting details of the ships featured. Published in 2006.

Hardback; 245mm x 305mm, portrait; 210 pages. Price : £32.00

PASSENGER LINERS SCANDINAVIAN STYLE
Bruce Peter

Published in 2003, t his book has chapters about the Danish Liners, the Norwegian Liners, the Swedish Liners, the Sun Vikings, the Effjohn International Companies, the smaller Cruise Lines, and the Royal Caribbean Line. It is well illustrated by superbly reproduced photographs - many in black and white, but a few are in colour.

Hardback; 270 x 215mm, portrait; 176 pages. Price : £27.00

MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING
Laurence Dunn

This book is focused mainly on Mediterranean-based ships and those which traded there - rather than those merely in transit. It is well illustrated with 232 black/white photographs. Published in 1999.

Softback; A4 portrait; 132 pages. Price : £14.95

THAMES SHIPPING
Laurence Dunn

This book aims to show something of the life of the lower reaches of the Thames and the pattern of shipping on this busy stretch of water, known to seafarers as London River. The pictures represent a personal collection, and they span a period of some 50 years. During this time there have been many changes. Traditional vessels such as the once ubiquitous lighters and steam coasters have disappeared. The book is filled with fascinating black/white photographs. Published in 1992.

Softback; A4 portrait; 112 pages. Price : £13.95

JUST OFF THE SWALE
Don Sattin

This book charts the rise and fall of Victorian industries which relied upon the Thames Sailing Barge for their raw materials and distribution, via the wharves and tramways of Conyer on the North Kent coast. Now again a sleepy rural idyll, through these pages is captured the story of a once vibrant port and details of the great number of sailing coasters and river barges that were built there, many of which were to become renowned for their prowess in the annual barge matches around the coast. 100+ black/white photographs and charts. Published in 2004.

Softback; 250mm x 180mm, portrait; 144 pages. Price : £12.50

A HISTORY OF FAVERSHAM AND OARE CREEKS
AND THE FAVERSHAM NAVIGATION
Frank Taylor

This book gives the history of the Faversham Navigation, of the people who and vessels which earned a living here, and of products which arrived and were shipped via this once busy route to the sea. Published by Chaffcutter Books in 2002. Illustrated with many black/white photos.

A4 portrait; 80 pages. Price : £9.95

HERRINGS, DRIFTERS AND THE PRUNIER TROPHY
Malcolm White

This recently published book (2006) by East Anglian author Malcolm White describes aspects of the vanished herring fishing industry at Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Southwold. Profusely illustrated with numerous black/white and a few colour photographs.

260mm x 210mm, landscape; 124 pages. Price : £11.95

FISHGUARD-ROSSLARE - THE ALBUM
Justin Merrigan

In this fascinating book, produced to accompany Fishguard-Rosslare 1906-2006: The Official Anniversary Book, Justin Merrigan brings together a further collection of rare and interesting photographs and illustrations which celebrate over 100 years of ferry traffic on the historic Fishguard to Rosslare route. With explanatory text and captions this book will appeal to ferry and shipping enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in local history.  Justin grew up within the sight and sounds of Ireland’s Dun Laoghaire harbour where the activities surrounding the Holyhead ferries soon became a fascination.  The harbour was his playground and, as well as his rescue boat activities for Dublin Bay’s yacht racing, he also served as a crew member and committee member of the Dun Laoghaire branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.  Initially joining Stena Sealink Line, he later worked with Sea Containers’ Dublin Port operations before joining Australian fast ferry pioneer Incat.  He has travelled extensively across the ferry world and is currently with Brisbane-based Aluminium Boats Australia. Published in April 2010.

 Price : £15.00
 

PASSAGE TO THE NORTHERN ISLES:
FERRY SERVICES TO ORKNEY & SHETLAND 1790-2010
Miles Cowsill and Colin Smith

The history of the ferry services from the north of Scotland to Orkney and Shetland date back to the 18th Century.  Travel to the Northern Isles has not always been easy and this publication gives the reader an insight into the early days of travel and trade to Orkney and Shetland to the luxurious standards of travel offered by NorthLink today.  This book is based on the original manuscript of the ‘North Boats’ written by the late Alistair McRobb. This new edition, compiled by Miles Cowsill and Colin Smith, brings the story of travel to Orkney and Shetland up to date describing the demise of P&O Scottish Ferries and NorthLink’s service today. Published in April 2010.

Price : £16.00
 

WEYMOUTH FERRIES - THE RISE AND FALL OF A PORT
Brian Searle

Brian Searle spent most of his career as a Customs Officer at Weymouth and was in a very good position to observe the comings and goings of the classic passenger steamers and ferries from the sixties era until the near-demise of the port in 1984, with the withdrawal of Sealink operations.  This publication traces the history of the Weymouth services to the Channel Islands and France until the present day.  The book includes a detailed analysis of each of the main vessels on the routes from Weymouth, including those of Sealink, Sealink British Ferries, British Channel Island Ferries and also the smaller operators who played an important part in the history of the port. Published in April 2010.

Price : £16.00
 

FIVE DAYS IN GREECE
Miles Cowsill and John Hendy

Published in November 2007, this book depicts five days in Greece during the late summer of 2005, when the ferry industry there was thought to be very much at a crossroads.

Profusely illustrated with colour and black/white photographs.

Softback; A4 portrait; 64 pages. Price : £15.00

HEYSHAM PORT - A CENTURY OF MANX AND IRISH SERVICES
Dick Clague

This booklet describes the building of Heysham Port, the services and operations that have run from there over the past century, the Douglas - Heysham route, and the Morecambe Bay Gasfield and Support base. Illustrated with black/white photographs and published in 2004.

Softback; A5 landscape; 96 pages. Price : £9.95

PADDLE STEAMERS OF THE ALPS
Leslie Brown and Joe McKendrick

The book begins with a couple of pages describing the locations of the relevant lakes. Also there is a page of text about each lake at the appropriate section in the book. There is a well-illustrated extended listing of the steamers, which includes technical information as well as more general text. Illustrated by 10 colour plus 56 black/white photographs. Published in 2004.

Softback; A5 landscape; 48 pages. Price : £4.50

ISLE OF WIGHT FERRIES
John Hendy

This publication explains how the three services to the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth-Fishbourne, Lymington-Yarmouth and Portsmouth-Ryde, grew and developed to enable Wightlink to become the major force it is today. Illustrated by 4 colour and 59 black/white photographs. Published in 2002.

Softback; A5 landscape; 56 pages. Price : £4.95

A CENTURY OF NORTH WEST EUROPEAN FERRIES 1900-2000
Miles Cowsill and John Hendy

This book outlines the story of ferries in NW Europe over the last 100 years.  This includes sections on North Sea (DFDS & Dart Line), Eastern Channel, Western Channel, The Solent (Wightlink), Irish Sea, Manx Waters and the Scottish Scene. There is also a fleet list included. Profusely illustrated with colour and black/white photographs. Published in 1999.

Softback; A4 portrait; 192 pages. Price : £16.00

FERRIES OF SCOTLAND (VOLUME 2)
John Hendy

This book attempts to portray a broad sample of the rich variety of ferries which have served and which continue to operate from, in and around Scotland. Illustrated by 16 colour and 102 black/white photographs. Published in 1998.

Softback; A5 portrait; 72 pages. Price : £5.95

FERRIES OF THE CHANNEL ISLANDS PAST AND PRESENT
Miles Cowsill

This publication in words and pictures traces the demise of the traditional passenger vessels and the rise of the fast craft which have served the islands since the war. Such a variety probably will never be seen again. Illustrated by 102 black/white photographs. Published in 1997.

Softback; A5 portrait; 56 pages. Price : £3.95

FERRIES OF THE ENGLISH CHANNEL PAST AND PRESENT (VOL. 2)
Miles Cowsill

The first chapter of this book includes photographs of ships operating from the European mainland from Zeebrugge to Santander to the shores of Britain, including the Isle of Wight, at the time of publication (1997). The second chapter includes a varied selection of photographs of companies that have come and gone in the nineties and also ships that have disappeared with their age or were operating under a new guise by 1997. The final part of the title includes a selection of photographs of the RMT fleet over the previous 25 years, including pictures of all the different liveries of company which have been used since the sixties. Profusely illustrated with colour and black/white photographs.

Softback; A5 portrait; 56 pages. Price : £4.75

HOLYHEAD-DUN LAOGHAIRE - FROM CAR FERRY TO HSS, 1965-1996
Miles Cowsill and John Hendy

This is the story of the ferry service across the Irish Sea from 1965, when the first purpose-built vehicle ferry, the Holyhead Ferry I, was brought into service. Published in 1996. 12 colour and numerous black/white photographs.

A5 landscape; 56 pages. Price : £3.95

STRANRAER-LARNE: THE CAR FERRY ERA
Miles Cowsill

This route has a long history; linkspans at both Larne and Stranraer were built in 1937.  In the late 1960's the Antrim Princess was one of the first 'drive through' ships on the route. This book will bring back memories to those who have worked on or travelled the route. Illustrated by 12 colour and 52 black/white photographs. Published in 1995.

Softback; A5 landscape; 48 pages. Price : £3.95

ROTTERDAM EUROPOORT
Geert Mast

Published in June 2007, this book contains a pictorial review of this gateway to Europe. Super tankers, pilot boats, tugs and escort vessels are among the vessels featured in the book. Within this Volume 1 of Rotterdam Europoort, photographer and author Geert Mast gives an excellent summary of this world port, a scene of industry that never stops. It is superbly illustrated with colour photographs on almost every page.

Hardback; A4 portrait; 180 pages. Price : £30.00

A BRISTOL CHANNEL ALBUM
Chris Collard

In this book, Chris Collard takes us on a trip down the Bristol Channel, looking at the variety of passenger steamers once found in that busy waterway. Beautifully depicted in rare photographs are P&A Campbell paddle steamers, packet steamers - the forerunners of the excursion steamers, as well as the other companies who took up the challenge of Bristol Channel pleasure cruising. It is illustrated with many black/white photographs. Published in 2007.

Softback; 160mm x 230mm, portrait; 128 pages. Price : £12.99

FROM TILBURY TO TYNESIDE - EASTERN REGION RAILWAY SHIPPING PUBLICISED
Robert N Forsythe

Written by Robert N Forsythe, this book examines shipping services through their publicity. Much that is shown in this book reflects direct railway involvement and considers the heyday of the actual 'Eastern Region' and its connections to Scandinavia and the Continent. Profusely illustrated in black/white and colour. Published in 2006.

Softback; 165mm x 235mm; 128 pages. Price : £16.99

THE IRISH BOATS: VOLUME 2 - LIVERPOOL TO CORK AND WATERFORD
Malcolm McRonald

This is the second in the series of three books on the history of the ferries and steam packets that plied the Irish Sea between Liverpool and Ireland from the 1820s onwards. This volume examines the background, history, origins and ships of the St George Steam Packet Co, the Cork Steam Ship Co, the City of Cork Steam Packet Co, Malcomson Brothers, the Waterford Steamship Co, and the Clyde Shipping Co. Published in 2006, illustrated with some black/white photos.

170mm x 245mm, portrait; 256 pages. Price : £19.99

CARDIFF - A MARITIME HISTORY
John Richards

Cardiff has a long and momentous maritime history. This richly researched volume delves into the maritime past of Cardiff and Penarth. This illustrated history will appeal to local historians and shipping enthusiasts around the world. It contains black/white photographs. Published in 2005.

Softback; 170mm x 240mm, portrait; 158 pages. Price : £14.99

THE IRISH BOATS: VOLUME 1 - LIVERPOOL TO DUBLIN
Malcolm McRonald

This is the first in a series of three books on the history of the ferries and steam packets that plied the Irish Sea between Liverpool and Ireland from the 1820s onwards. This volume examines the background, history, origins and ships of the City of Dublin Steam Packet Co, British and Irish Steam Packet Co, Sealink, P&O Irish Sea, Isle of Man Steam Packet Co and Norse Merchant Ferries. Published in 2005, illustrated with some black/white photos.

170mm x 245mm, portrait; 256 pages. Price : £19.99

PORT OF LONDON SHIPPING
Geoff Lunn

This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through a period of change from the latter years of London's docks up to the present day. With its wealth of black/white illustrations, it demonstrates how the Port of London has re-emerged as a premier British port. Published in 2004.

Softback; 165mm x 235mm, portrait; 128 pages. Price : £12.95

THE PORT OF BRISTOL
Andy King

Written by Andy King and published by Tempus in 2003, this book looks at a slice of the Port's long history and industrial heritage, from 1908 to 1977. It is illustrated with more than 200 black/white photographs from the Port of Bristol Authority Collection held at the Bristol Industrial Museum.

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

CLYDE SHIPPING - THE TWILIGHT YEARS
James A Pottinger

This book provides a trip down memory lane for those who remember when the Clyde was the third most important river in Britain, and its ports some of the busiest. That heyday has gone and all that we have to remind us of the greatness of the Clyde are images such as the ones contained within this book. It is profusely illustrated with black/white photographs. Published in 2001.

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

HAMBURG TUGS
M Dollenbacher and R H Schnake

This book includes the five principal tug companies operating in the Port of Hamburg and on the River Elbe in 1988. Their fleets of ship handling tugs are listed in great detail. Many black/white illustrations. Published in 1989.

Softback; A5 portrait; 152 pages. Price : £8.00