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AROUND THE COAST AND ACROSS THE SEAS

Written by Nigel Watson
Published by St Matthew's Press in 2000
ISBN: 0953410129

AROUND THE COAST AND ACROSS THE SEAS
Written by Nigel Watson.
Stock no. 1822835
1st. 2000. Hardback. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The story of James Fisher And Sons, prominent in the British shipping industry based in Barrow. Colour and b/w photos. ISBN: 0953410129. Dustwrapper spine has faded from green to blue.

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Front cover

Cover of AROUND THE COAST AND ACROSS THE SEAS by Nigel Watson

Contents

  • 1 'The English Chicago' - Barrow & the Origins of the Fisher Fleet 1847-78
  • 2 'A Sorry Tale of Failures & Might Have Beens' - Keeping the Business Afloat 1878-1920
  • 3 'Tough Little Merchantmen' - John Fisher & the Revival of the Fisher Fleet 1920-52
  • 4 'Keys to Our Success' - Heavy Loads & Leasehold Ports 1952-81
  • 5 Fresh Opportunities - The Panamax & its Aftermath 1981-94
  • 6 Developing New Business - Revival & Renewal 1994 Onwards
  • Sources
  • Ships List
  • Index