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In ‘Hints to Young Yacht Skippers, ‘ Thomas Fleming Day provides a meticulous guide for aspiring yacht captains, encapsulating a wealth of practical knowledge and nautical wisdom. The book is charact …

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 Essential Works of R. M. Ballantyne is a collection of adventurous tales written in a captivating and engaging style that transports readers to exotic locations and exciting escapades. Ballantyne …

There is something strangely compelling about the waterways. Isolated places on the edge of society, they have always had their own distinctive way of life and a certain shady reputation. Ever since …

‘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 …

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 …

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, …

Passenger ships have always played a key role in shaping our lives and destinies. From the biggest to the smallest, the most beautiful to the most basic, in peacetime and war, they have carried emigr …

This is the first comprehensive study into the problem of the break-up of RMS Titanic’s hull, something only recognised as having happened after 1985 when the wreck was positively identified, more th …