Cross Channel and Short Sea Ferries: An Illustrated History
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (871 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848321708 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From the mid-19th century paddle ferries slowly evolved into screw-driven steamers but it was the advent of the steam turbine and the construction of the railway steamers The Queen and Brighton in 1903 that caught the attention of the world. The inexorable increase in car travel from the 1930s led to the development of a new breed of specialized car ferry accessed through bow and stern doors and the proliferation of these after WW2 led to the eventual demise of the ‘classic’ passenger ferry in the 1960s.With its informative introductory texts and abundant photographs and detailed captions, this book will appeal to ship enthusiasts around the world
There is a lot more here than just British ferries. Ned Middleton Throughout my work as a shipwreck historian (it’s what I do!), I find many gaps in published material. The ferries which ply the English Channel and other short routes around Britain, for example, are often overlooked in favour of more glamorous vessels. This work seeks to redress that balance and is another excellent publication from Seaforth Publishing in which we find some 300 images of the ferries of yesterday. I never tire of looking at photos of historic ships and I now have a whole new selection to study at my leisu
About the Author AMBROSE GREENWAY has had a lifetime interest in merchant shipping and is involved in many aspects of the maritime scene, ranging from journalism to parliamentary matters. . He has written a number of books on cross-channel and North Sea passenger ships and in 2009 wrote Cargo Liners: An Illustrated History in this series
. He has written a number of books on cross-channel and North Sea passenger ships and in 2009 wrote Cargo Liners: An Illustrated History in this series. AMBROSE GREENWAY has had a lifetime interest in merchant shipping and is involved in many aspects of the maritime scene, ranging from journalism to pa