Swansea’s history has been shaped by its position on the South Wales coast since its foundation in the 12th century, gro......more
General Steam Navigation was the oldest steam ship company in the world, dating back to 1824. By the 1930s the company’s......more
Former Mystic Seaport Curator Benjamin Fuller has selected and annotated 87 boat plans from the Museum’s collection, plu......more
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The 20th-anniversary edition of Gary Kinder’s bestselling dramatic story of shipwreck, treasure lost and found, and a ne......more
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A comprehensively researched and beautifully illustrated history of the design of the ships of Charles II’s Navy, using ......more
Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary port industry, showing how p......more
Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary port industry, showing how p......more
Submarines emerged as a particularly terrifying weapon after WWII, in no small part through the application of nuclear p......more
First developed in the final years of World War I, aircraft carriers have been the dominant technology in naval warfare ......more
This richly detailed and heavily illustrated study traces the evolution of British aircraft carriers from World War II t......more
The 2026 edition of Warship, the celebrated annual featuring original research on the history, development and service o......more
This study of the legendary Michigan shipbuilder Frank E. Kirby examines his life and the accomplishments that earned hi......more
This study of the legendary Michigan shipbuilder Frank E. Kirby examines his life and the accomplishments that earned hi......more
Charting the legacy of mid-America’s shipyards and iconic steamboats Before the railroad stitched together the American ......more
Charting the legacy of mid-America’s shipyards and iconic steamboats Before the railroad stitched together the American ......more
On All the Seven Seas: Travel Aboard Passenger Ships is a collection of stories of various sea and river voyages made by......more
An illustrated history of the motor torpedo boats of Italy’s fast coastal forces, from their raids on enemy battleships ......more
This book examines how seaports, once emblematic drivers of globalization and growth, are being transformed by a converg......more
This book sheds new light on the design and installation of drag anchors and plate anchors for offshore service. It prov......more
Since 1840, Cunard ships have been transiting the North Atlantic with speed, grace and elegance. Cunard ships have helpe......more
This book provides an in-depth examination of the advanced computational and mathematical techniques crucial for the dev......more
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An illustrated study of Japan’s Nagato-class battleships: the IJN’s powerful super-dreadnoughts, which were heavily mode......more
Submarine S-49 had three different lives. One of the last submarines built by the Simon Lake company, it served as a Uni......more
This book provides a comprehensive guide to the classification requirements for offshore mooring chains, essential for e......more
This book is a companion to the same author’s highly regarded Russian and Soviet Battleships, originally published in 20......more
This open access book explores the story of early modern Swedish sailors and merchants captured and enslaved in the Nort......more
For 30 years during the Cold War, Soviet-designed and manufactured nuclear attack submarines were considered as one of t......more
From YouTube’s popular Rigging Doctor channel, The Rigging Handbook is an introductory to mid-level guide for boat owner......more
Shipping moves over 90% of global trade, yet for many, the industry remains unseen. Introduction to Shipping brings this......more
Shipping moves over 90% of global trade, yet for many, the industry remains unseen. Introduction to Shipping brings this......more
This book brings together cutting-edge research and innovative solutions addressing critical issues in the maritime and ......more
This open access book collects eight reports from the specialist committees, presented and discussed at the 22nd Interna......more
This book explores the foundations of ship design, focusing on methodologies for the preliminary design of ships. It inc......more
This book describes the latest numerical methods to assess the seakeeping behaviour of today’s ships. It has become nece......more
In this book, the five authors show us the condensed experience how to design ship hull structures from a practical view......more
A highly illustrated history of the Cold War operations of the submarines of the Royal Navy from 1948 to 1990. The Cold ......more
Death is a topic we often avoid talking about, but in The Death Ship Victoria Brown faces it head on, taking a deep dive......more
This insightful illustrated study investigates how the Royal Navy lost two battleships and three aircraft carriers to Ge......more
Bristol, Rhode Island is the sire town in the smallest county in the smallest state. Originally part of Plymouth Colony,......more
Human Factors in Remote Ship Operations examines the psychological, ergonomic and cognitive challenges faced by remote s......more
Human Factors in Remote Ship Operations examines the psychological, ergonomic and cognitive challenges faced by remote s......more
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The Mersey Docks & Harbour Board was created in 1858, becoming a limited company in 1972. There followed a programme of ......more
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This book explores a variety of research topics in marine technology delving into a wide array of crucial research topic......more
Hamburg, 1930. German shipbuilders Blohm & Voss build a transatlantic ocean cruiser and christen her Monte Rosa. Norway,......more
The essential textbook for all marine engineers and ETO officers, covering advanced electrotechnology theory. Designed a......more
Two innovations in weaponry appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century and revolutionized warfare, turning it in......more
Public transport in London in the 1980s and 1990s presented a very different face to today. London Regional Transport st......more
Drawing on archaeological surveys of wrecked whaleships, shipboard artifacts, and extensive archival research, Jason T. ......more
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This highly regarded annual volume provides an authoritative summary of all the developments in the world’s navies and t......more
Maritime trade is the backbone of the world’s economy. Around ninety percent of all goods are transported by ship, and s......more
In the age of steam and sail, where the horizon promised both peril and prosperity, the intricate dance of merchant ship......more
A dramatic retelling of the personal stories of the men, women, and children survivors of the Titanic lifeboats. Foot by......more
Explores the daring World War II naval raids using midget submarines, featuring firsthand accounts and submarine recover......more
"I thought that this was going to another of those books puffing up the American side of WWII. It most certainly isn’t. ......more
Triumph’s 1941 Mediterranean missions, espionage, rescues, and ultimate loss, reconstructed from her 2023 wreck discover......more
Examines the Allied struggle against Hitler’s U-boats, highlighting tactics, technology, and innovations that turned the......more
This book addresses maritime transport and supply chain resilience, offering analysis of emerging topics as well as case......more
A superbly illustrated history of the Royal Navy’s World War II monitors - gunboats armed with a single, large-calibre g......more
A comprehensive, fully illustrated survey of Canada’s warship and maritime aircraft acquisitions from 1910 to the presen......more
French Aircraft Carriers, 1910-2000 is the first comprehensive English-language study of France’s carrier development, c......more
It has been said that ’It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive....’ This is a book about sea journeys made by br......more
A vanished chapter of Australia s coastal life comes alive sea salt, steam whistles and the human grit behind the Hunter......more
From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through ......more
The essential guide to modern equipment found in merchant ships, focusing on ’motor’ propulsion for marine engineers. De......more
A forgotten weapon of the age of sail returns: rediscover Harvey s Sea Torpedo, the definitive 19th-century manual that ......more