From Alfhild the Shield Maiden to Afweyne the Big Mouth. A carefully-researched history of real seafarers from across the globe, not a collection of tall tales.

** Nautilus Telegraph's Book of the Month for January 2019 **

Readers who worked for a cargo liner or tramp ship before the 1970s – or who had a family member in the trade – may well enjoy browsing through the book to bring back some memories.

Hans Rose was one of Germany’s most successful WWI U-boat aces and this biography tactfully explores his life.

**Book of the Month for September 2018** The most daring covert operation in history. By Josh Dean

An Illustrated history by Michael Strachan

A little gem of a book, a kind of ‘I spy’ of vessel types, ranging from the Looe Lugger to the Motor Fifie.

Local nostalgia for a Welsh port's 20th Century heyday

Sailing Ships of the Bristol Channel brings all of the salt-stained heritage, courage and tenacity into one colourful and highly readable volume; maritime history is in our blood and this book will enrich it.

By Ian Collard

The story of the remarkable Janet Taylor, pioneer of sea navigation.

The Twilight Years