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Ships Visual Encyclopedia David Ross

Ships Visual Encyclopedia By David Ross

Ships Visual Encyclopedia by David Ross


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Ships: Visual Encyclopedia provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day. Arranged chronologically and by use to allow easy comparison, each ship is illustrated with a profile illustration, accompanied by brief details and specifications.

Ships Visual Encyclopedia Summary

Ships Visual Encyclopedia: More than 1000 colour illustrations by David Ross

From the dawn of civilization man has held a fascination with the sea, and over the centuries has built myriad ships and sailing craft for an equally diverse range of purposes. Ships: Visual Encyclopedia provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day.
From the Viking longship through the 16th century galleon to the super carriers and nuclear submarines of the 21st century, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia includes every conceivable type of ship in which man has gone to sea. As well as warships from every century, this book also examines those vessels that have explored the globe, conducted trade, and afforded great adventure, luxury and entertainment. From the smallest coastal traders up to the vast oil tankers of today, from the graceful clippers of the 19th century to the modern passenger liners, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia is the comprehensive guide to all the world's ships, both military and civilian. Each ship is illustrated with a profile illustration, accompanied by brief details and specifications, and vessels are arranged chronologically and by use to allow easy comparison. Timelines of design and development are also provided on many pages where appropriate, giving a sense of the history of each type of ship. With 1000 outstanding colour illustrations, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia is an essential reference book for all maritime and ship enthusiasts.

About David Ross

David Ross specialises in maritime, engineering and railway history and he has written and contributed to numerous books on these subjects. His most recent books are Abandoned Industrial Places, Rail Journeys, Bridges, Coast, Lighthouses, Ships Visual Encyclopedia, The Essential Naval Identification Guide: Submarines 1914-Present, Great Warships and The World's Greatest Battleships.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

SHIP TYPES TO 1899

SHIP TYPES 1900-1929

SHIP TYPES 1930-1949

SHIP TYPES 1950-1999

TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SHIPS

Glossary

Index

Additional information

GOR007830098
9781907446245
1907446249
Ships Visual Encyclopedia: More than 1000 colour illustrations by David Ross
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Amber Books Ltd
20190314
448
N/A
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