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New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1944. Book. Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 379 pages. 35 black and white photographic plates. Author set sail from New York in 1928 aboard his vessel Svaap and did not see North America again for forty-two months. Gift greetings penned atop front free endpaper. Binding intact. Average wear to red cloth-covered boards. Please note: dust jacket not included. A sound copy..

Nanaimo, BC, Canada: Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society, 1987. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 112 pages. Many photos and local ads, plus information about Nanaimo's famous annual bathtub race. Average wear. Unmarked. A quality copy of this nostalgic look back to earlier fun times in Nanaimo..

London: Ian Allan Ltd., 1957. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 126 pages. Black and white diagrams and reproductions of photos. "Well illustrated and written in an easy-to-understand style, its information, tables and charts will be found invaluable to all interested in the fascinating study of the sea and the ships that sail on it." - dust jacket. Prior owner's name and date neatly atop front free endpaper, otherwise contents clean, bright and unmarked. Binding tight. Average wear to price-clipped dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A sound vintage copy of this diminutive and attractive nautical collectible..

London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Fair. 1901. Seventh Edition. Hardcover. 211 pages plus two fold-out diagrams, two black and white plates and four pages of world maps indicating lines of equal vertial force, 1905. "The increased use of iron in the construction and armature of ships of war has led to a revision of the various instructions relating to the deviation of the compass heretofore published by order of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty." - from page iii. Prior owner's date and name stamps to front endpaper and title page. Some writing to front endpaper. Occasional pencil markings to contents. Above-average wear. Binding open in places. Backstrip open along back edge. A worthy reference copy of this fascinating treatise.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Admiralty Manual for the Deviations of the Compass Marine Nautical Navigation .

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd., 1981. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 258 pages including index. "The blend of anecdote, humour and hard information brings to life the history of men and ships along the British Columbia coast. Every turn of the story is accompanied by superb photographs - over 150 from a wide range of private and public sources." - from dust jacket. Remnant of prior owner's address label atop decorated front free endpaper else clean and unmarked. Light wear overall. Binding solid. Very nice copy..

Canada: Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd., 1981. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by author upon title page. 258 pages. Index. Archival black and white illustrations. Endpapers decorated with detailed schematic diagram of a large B.C. Tug. "Towboats, the workhourses of international shipping, have special significance along North Amnerica's northwest coast. The rich though often inaccessible resources there have given rise to one of the most innovative and important towboat industries in the world. This book is a history of that industry, and of its growth from the first steam tugs of the late 19th century to the sturdy and efficient diesel tugs of today." - from dust jacket. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A high-quality copy of this engaging work..

U.S.A.: Formac, 2001. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 144 pages. Index. Printed on glossy stock. "Recreates the scope of this industry that launched more than 26,000 vessels in an eighty-year period... Introduces players such as Joseph Cunard, James Peake and James Yeo." - from front flap. Includes over 150 illustrations, many in colour. Moderate wear. Usual library markings. A sound working copy..

Camden Maine: Ragged Mountain Press/McGraw Hill, 1995. Book. Good. Paperback. First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 176 pages including index and glossary. Tells you everything you would need to know to build an authentic baidarka in your basement or garage for a fraction of what it would cost to buy an assembly line plastic boat. Provides clear, step-by-step, extensively illustrations to guide you through the process - from buying materials, tailoring the boat to fit your body, building the frame and deck, and sewing the skin. Also provides instructions for building a paddle, sewing your own paddling jacket and spray skirt, making repairs, and *using* your baidarka. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Scratch to front cover. A sound copy..

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart / CBC Television, 1988. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 248 pages. Every sailor's dream cruise: how a Canadian family (including Peter, 4, and Penny, 6) build a boat in their backyard and sailed it to Africa, South America and Panama on their way around the world. Clean and unmarked with negligible wear. Super copy..

British Columbia: British Columbia Historical Quarterly. Good. 1956. Reprint. Paperback. Reprinted from the British Columbia Historical Quarterly. 129 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this very informative history. ; 8vo .

Canada: Vanwell Publishing, 2000. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Canadian Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 208 pages. Reproductions of black and white photos. "This remarkable reference work fills a significant gap in the literature of the Second World War and is an essential work for all those with an interest in how the war was won on the lonely wastes of the world's oceans... Includes descriptions and illustrations of escorts, escort oilers, rescue ships, salvage tugs, and escort aircraft carriers - the tactics and weapons of the U-boat war are explained, and a huge appendix lists every North Atlantic-related convoy, with sailing and arrival dates, points of departure and arrival, number of vessels involved and number lost. There is also an invaluable index of ships lost." - from dust jacket. Slight lean to spine. Lightest wear to book and dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A lovely copy..

Canada: Lynx Images, 1996. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 292 pages. Selected bibliography. Location index. "... A compelling journey to the lighthouses that operated on the shores and lonely islands of Georgian Bay, Manitoulin Island and the North Channel. It peels back dusty layers of history, revealing the heroic and scandalous, the gritty and routine aspects of this remarkable chapter of Canada's marine heritage... Features over 50 lighthouses, and traces the fascinating evolution of lightkeeping. Stories, over 400 archival photographs, maps, and relevant site information bring this remarkable era back to life." - from back cover. Please note: VHS tape not included. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Tight and square. An excellent copy..

Canada: Self-Published (Van Coillie, Dries), 2002. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 200 pages. Index. Many reproductions of black and white photos. "Deals with tugs, scows and barges and the tug and barge companies in the Fraser River and along the coast, trailer barge traffic, the aggregates and cement industries and their fleets, dredging and marine construction, the oil tankers and distribution, and explosives and chemical transportation. It looks at old and new industries and their transportation solutions." - from back cover. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear..

Melbourne, Australia: The Shiplovers' Society of Victoria, 1962. Book. Illus. by Deane, P.. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 136 pages. Black and white reproductions of photos. The contributions by twenty-four authors include: The "Esmeralda" Arrives at Port Jackson; A Gippsland Lakes Pioneer; Shipmates with Cannibals; "Dewarutji" Arrives at Melbourne; Coastal Steamers; The "Wasa"; The H.M.S. "Victoria" Disaster; Robinson Crusoe Types; Windjammer Parade, 1934; He Knew the Fijis in '89; Before, and After Joining a Wool Clipper; and many more. Unmarked with above-average external wear. Binding intact. A worthy reading copy of this jaunty historical Australian nautical compilation..

Canada: Robin Brass Studio. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. 1896941389 . "Provides a unique view of the day-to-day life of a U-boat officer who, like young men on both sides, did his best to enjoy life while trying to do his duty. An epilogue describes his postwar life as a prisoner-of-war in Canada and Britain and his subsequent postwar move to Canada. Technical section provides a detailed pictorial tour of the Type IXC/40 U-Boat, including previously unpublished photos." - dust jacket. 253 pages. Index. Bibliography. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos. Printed upon glossy stock. Book, clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Slight lean to spine. Very light wear to dust jacket now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A high-quality example of this glowingly-reviewed work.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Hirschmann, Werner World War 1939-1945 Naval Operations Submarines… Read More

New York: Edward W. Sweetman Company, 1969. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Revised Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 155 pages. Many detailed black and white drawings. "Originally compiled for the use of the students in a Naval Academy and believed by modern experts to be the best manual ever produced on rigging the sailing ship." - Preface. An excellent guide for builders of ship models. Title handwritten upon backstrip of plain brown dust jacket. Prior owner's handwritten details atop front free endpaper, otherwise book clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Binding tight. Appears unread. A superb copy..

USA: Alaska Northwest Books, 1997. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 215 pages. Index. Wonderfully illustrated in colour and black and white. "A grand, detailed book that will be a standard for years to come." - James A. Michener. "The history, development and redevelopment of the Aleut kayak" - from back cover. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. A sound copy..

UK: Granada, 1984. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 235 pages. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. "The fascination of sailing barges is not merely picturesque: the handling of the vessels, their function, development of design and the various subtle adaptations of hull and rig for different conditions, form an intricate story. The author's research has revealed much information not previously recorded, and this illuminating study will certainly find its way into the permanent bibliography of sail." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Binding intact. Average wear. A sound working copy..

England: Tactical and Staff Duties Division (Historical Section), Naval Staff, Admiralty, 1950. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 73 pages plus eleven fold-out plans. Index. Gilt lettering upon navy blue front board and backstrip. Average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A sound copy..

USA: Naval Institute Press, 1982. Book. Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 265 pages. "A delightful memoir, meticulously recalled." - Darryl Ponicsan, Author of the Last Detaill and Cinderella Liberty. Black and white illustrations. Average wear. Unmarked. Solid working copy..