The Book of the Month March 2024. A True Account tells the unforgettable, interleaved stories of two women in different worlds, both shattering the rules of their own society, both daring to risk everything to go forge their own adventure. 'A feast for the sea-loving senses.' - Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary

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This interesting volume is easily accessible to those with little or no knowledge of the building and uses of boats, whether ancient or modern.

Rock Pool is the eye-opening account of a life-long passion by a talented writer and naturalist.

An authoritative examination of the 30-year period that covered significant changes in the history of British Petroleum Tanker Company. The Book of the Month - December 2023.

The Petrol Navy : British, American and Other Naval Motor Boats at War 1914 - 1920

British Passenger Liners in Colour is just that: a look back at a time when the British-flag passenger fleet spanned the world from Southampton to South America.

The Book of the Month January 2024. This in-depth history will be of great interest to anyone with an interest in maritime or trade union history. The history of Nautilus is also of relevance to all unions organising in an increasingly globalised and unstable labour market. Ilustrated with 50b/w and 20 colour photos.

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warships.

This is a book for anyone who is fascinated by sailing, solitude and the vast seas that cover so much of our planet.

This book is based on the unpublished journals of William Schaw Lindsay (1815-1877) housed in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. From rags to riches. Born in Scotland and orphaned by the age of 10, Lindsay ran away to sea at the age of 16.

Refrigerated liner Albany Contessa on voyage - a part cargo of gold ingots, hidden within machinery cases, aboard.