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AROUND THE COAST AND ACROSS THE SEAS

by Nigel Watson

Published by St Matthew's Press. 1st. 2000

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.

Dustwrapper spine has faded from green to blue.

ISBN: 0953410129
Stock no. 1822835

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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

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