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THE BURKE BOOK OF SHIPS AND SHIPPING

by J. Penry-Jones

Published by Burke. 1st. 1965

Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. The world's ships and the jobs they do are a subject of never-ending interest and importance. Pale grey boards, black title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams.

Inscription in ink to front pastedown. Endpapers lightly browned else contents clean. Pictorial wrapper is lightly edge-rubbed with slight loss to lower edge of rear panel.

Stock no. 809306

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Contents

  • The Conquest of the Sea
  • Twentieth-century Ships
  • The Great Liners
  • Cargo Ships
  • Special Duty Ships
  • Ports and How They Work
  • Shipping Interests
  • Unloading the Cargo
  • How Ships are Loaded
  • British Ports
  • World Ports and Shipping Routes
  • Cargoes Ashore
  • Recent Developments and a Look into the Future

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