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This detailed account traces the development of Leith shipyards from the mid-19th century to the end of the First World War, highlighting the port's vital role in British and global maritime history.Focusing on Scottish maritime history and industrial heritage, the book documents the evolution of shipbuilding technology in Leith--from traditional wooden hulls and iron construction to advanced steel ship design. It examines the vessels built in Leith shipyards, their worldwide voyages, and their involvement in trade, exploration, and wartime service, revealing the global reach of Leith-built ships.The book also brings to life the people behind the industry, including skilled shipyard workers, engineers, and craftsmen whose expertise helped establish Leith as one of Scotland's most important shipbuilding centres. Their contributions are placed within the broader social and economic history of the port, once Scotland's principal maritime gateway.With a shipbuilding tradition spanning over 660 years, Leith played a pioneering role in Britain's maritime development -- building vessels centuries before the rise of the Clyde shipyards. These ships served in major conflicts, supported global trade routes and shaped countless lives at sea.Ideal for readers interested in Scottish shipbuilding history, maritime archaeology, and industrial heritage, this volume begins an authoritative series celebrating Leith's enduring legacy as a world-class shipbuilding port.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49521214816529,"sku":"GOR010280312","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49736959525137,"sku":"NGR9781849954433","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1849954437.jpg?v=1761390287"},{"product_id":"henry-robb-ltd-1945-1965-book-r-o-neish-9781849955072","title":"Henry Robb Ltd 1945-1965","description":"Leith Built Ships Volume 3: Henry Robb Ltd 1945-1965 by R.O. Neish is a richly illustrated maritime history book that explores the post-war development of one of Scotland's most significant shipyards during a period of reconstruction, modernisation and gradual industrial decline. Covering the years 1945 to 1965, this volume of the acclaimed Leith Built Ships series documents Henry Robb Ltd's shipbuilding output in the aftermath of the Second World War, when demand for merchant and naval vessels drove innovation across the British shipbuilding industry.Focusing on Scottish shipbuilding heritage, the book highlights how Leith's shipyards adapted to a rapidly changing industry. It examines the transition from traditional riveted construction to modern electric welding techniques, a shift that transformed ship design and production while signalling the end of older skilled trades such as the rivet squads.Henry Robb Ltd 1945-1965 showcases a wide range of vessels built during this period, including ships commissioned by major shipping lines such as Ellerman Lines and the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, as well as orders from the Admiralty for naval supply vessels. These ships reflect both the global reach and technical capability of Leith's shipbuilding industry in the mid-20th century.Alongside technical detail and historical photography, the book preserves the voices of the workers, engineers and seafarers who built and served on these vessels, offering a human perspective on a changing industry.Essential reading for those interested in Scottish maritime history, industrial heritage, and shipbuilding innovation, this volume captures both the strength and the slow decline of a once world-leading industry.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49743570829585,"sku":"NGR9781849955072","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50794631201041,"sku":"CIN1849955077G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51541091483921,"sku":"GOR013021829","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53290478534929,"sku":"GOR014850369","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1849955077.jpg?v=1761391118"},{"product_id":"robb-caledon-19651984-book-r-o-neish-9781849955782","title":"Robb Caledon 19651984","description":"Leith Built Ships Volume 4: Robb Caledon 1965-1984 by R.O. Neish is a detailed maritime history book documenting the final era of large-scale shipbuilding on Leith's waterfront in Scotland. This volume of the acclaimed Leith Built Ships series focuses on the Robb Caledon shipyard during a period of major industrial change, global competition and the eventual decline of British shipbuilding.Covering ship numbers 495 to 535, built between 1965 and the yard's closure in 1984, the book explores the evolution of modern ship design, specialist vessel construction and the economic pressures that led to the end of shipbuilding in Leith. It highlights how technological adaptation and skilled craftsmanship helped the yard remain competitive in an increasingly challenging global market.This richly illustrated study features notable vessels such as the powerful ocean-going salvage tugs Lloydsman and SA Wolraad Woltemade. Also noted are ferries, hospital ships and specialist working vessels that served worldwide. Many Leith-built ships played significant roles in events such as the Icelandic 'Cod Wars' and the Falklands War, demonstrating their importance in both commercial and military maritime history.The book also captures the human story behind the shipyard, drawing on first-hand accounts from workers, engineers and seafarers who built and served on these vessels. It celebrates the skill, innovation, and dedication of Leith's shipbuilding community during its final chapter.Essential reading for those interested in Scottish maritime history, industrial heritage, and naval engineering, this volume preserves the legacy of Leith's world-class shipbuilding tradition.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51379302760721,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51379302859025,"sku":"GOR014247383","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":51533701939473,"sku":"NGR9781849955782","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1849955786.jpg?v=1761390411"},{"product_id":"steam-yachts-1875-1928-book-r-o-neish-9781849956123","title":"Steam Yachts [1875 - 1928]","description":"Leith Built Ships Volume 5: Steam Yachts 1875-1928 by R.O. Neish is a richly detailed maritime history book exploring the golden age of steam yacht construction on the River Leith. Focusing on one of Scotland's most remarkable yet lesser-known shipbuilding traditions, this volume documents the elegant private steam yachts built for wealthy owners during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Blending maritime history, naval architecture and industrial heritage, the book reveals how Leith became an unexpected global centre for luxury steam yacht design, producing nearly one hundred of the most sophisticated and beautifully crafted vessels of their era. These steam yachts combined advanced engineering with opulent interiors, reflecting the wealth, ambition, and leisure culture of Britain's industrial elite.This book also highlights the skilled shipbuilders, engineers and craftsmen who transformed Leith's shipyards into hubs of innovation and artistry. 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