This text comprises of a listing of surviving historic ships. Entries are organised by country, but cross-referenced by ship type, and contain the basic data on each vessel, with a brief outline of its career and historical significance. The current state of vessels undergoing restoration is described, and appendices also list parts of ships preserved in museums, the addresses of all organisation owning or managing such vessels, and a bibiography. This edition contains details of nearly 2000 ships from over 50 countries. ...
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This text comprises of a listing of surviving historic ships. Entries are organised by country, but cross-referenced by ship type, and contain the basic data on each vessel, with a brief outline of its career and historical significance. The current state of vessels undergoing restoration is described, and appendices also list parts of ships preserved in museums, the addresses of all organisation owning or managing such vessels, and a bibiography. This edition contains details of nearly 2000 ships from over 50 countries. Country introductions summarise the state of ship preservation in each country, pointing to particular national treasures, and direct the maritime enthusiast to areas where there are concentrations of historic craft. Also listed are full-scale replicas. Many of the ships are illustrated, some of the finest examples of preservation being accorded full colour views.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. Fine in Very Good jacket Photographic blue dustjacket. Slight shelfwear to jacket edges. One three inch, neatly closed tear at top of front cover of jacket. 700 ships. B/W photography throughout.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0870213067. Hardcover in dust jacket. Blue boards, near pristine. Protected dustjacket sharp and bright, general age toning. Book firm in binding, 321 pages include Index, b&w photographs. Free of any markings, not ex-library.; 4to 11"-13" tall; 321 pages.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Quarto. xii, 321 pp; hundreds of b/w photographs; appendix, listing vessels by type; index. Cloth with dj. VG/VG. A comprehensive directory of the full range of waterborne craft, sail and steam, naval and commerical vessels. This book aims to include every ship in the world that is currently being preserved for its historic value. Historical and statistical information is provided on over 700 ships, representing 43 nations or territories, and every continent.
Bought the book to get information on a certain ship (which was listed in the book) that was built in 1879. Unfortunately, the book did not tell me anything new that I researched in the internet. The book is a good reference that lists some notable ship and also shipwrecks. It was worth the money I paid for it. Material is a little outdated (1985) but still a good reference book. Most ships has a small column of information such as weight, owners, year built, structure, etc. Nothing on ship registration. Some ships have history on them.