Ships

Under Sail is a collection of sea-faring short stories by Lincoln Colcord. Contents: An instrument of the gods, The uncharted isle, Servant and master, Rescue at sea, Under sail and Anjer. …

Steven Schwankert thought there were no new Titanic stories to be told – then he found the Six. When Titanic sank on a cold night in 1912, less than half of those aboard survived. Among these survivo …

Max Pemberton’s ‘The Iron Pirate’ is a captivating tale of adventure set in the context of historical fiction. The book, classified as a Musaicum Adventure Classic, follows the thrilling journey of a …

SS Terra Nova was most famous for being the vessel to carry the ill-fated 1910 polar expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott, but the story of this memorable ship, built in wood to enable flexibility i …

In ‘On Yacht Sailing, ‘ Thomas Fleming Day intricately examines the art and science of sailing, seamlessly blending practical advice with a lyrical appreciation for the maritime experience. Written i …

‘NAVIGATING AND ENGINEERING OFFICERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR VERY LARGE CRUDE OIL CARRIER. TANKER EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.’ – Lloyd’s List and Shipping Gazette The advertisement captured Ray Solly’s at …

‘The Sailor’s Word-Book’ by W. H. Smyth. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to …

When Alexander Noble established his boatyard in 1898, he probably didn’t realise he was also establishing a new Noble tradition. Alexander’s yard would soon be handed over to his eldest son Wilson, …

At 11.40 p.m. on 14 April 1912, RMS Titanic struck an iceberg. She sank less than three hours later, taking around 1, 500 people down with her. Devastated survivors provided conflicting information a …

The Birmingham Canal Navigations comprise the greatest concentration of waterways in Britain. Over the course of a century, from the original Birmingham Canal of 1769, they grew to their greatest ext …