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Nautilus Bookshop
Welcome to the Nautilus Bookshop – a collection of great reads to enjoy at sea and ashore. A partnership between Marine Society and Nautilus International, the bookshop stocks recent releases on a range of maritime topics, including ship histories, seafarer memoirs, studies of the Merchant Navy in wartime and even the occasional nautical novel.
The Book of the Month will feature a special discount during its respective month. All the books here have been reviewed in the Nautilus Telegraph, and new titles are added each month.
If you have a recently-published maritime book that you would like the Nautilus Telegraph to consider for review, please email: telegraph@nautilusint.org
Featured products
14 April 1912: Titanic
£19.99
On 14 April 1912 the largest luxury cruise liner in the world struck an iceberg off the coast of Labrador, causing the hull to buckle.
Stena Line
£15.99
With a wealth of rare and previously unpublished images, Ian Collard celebrates this famous company.
The Fabulous Flotilla : Scotland's Adventure on the Rivers of Burma
£18.99
Nautilus Telegraph's book of the month for October 2023.
The Magnetism of Antarctica: The Ross Expedition 1839-1843
£18.99
The compelling story of the Ross expedition to the Antarctic. Softback. The Book of the Month November 2023
Trade Winds: A Voyage to a Sustainable Future for Shipping
£20.00
Nautilus Telegraph's book of the month for September 2023.
William Schaw Lindsay : Victorian Entrepreneur
£25.00
This book is based on the unpublished journals of William Schaw Lindsay (1815-1877) housed in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.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.
Another Epic Feat of Navigation Safely Completed!
£12.99
ANY ORDER PLACED AFTER 14TH JULY WILL BE SENT OUT AFTER 7TH AUGUST.
Behind Ocean Lines: The Invisible Price of Accommodating Luxury
£16.99
Nautilus Telegraph's book of the month for August 2023.
BP Shipping Pictorial: The Golden Years 1945-1975
£18.99
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.
British Passenger Liners in Colour: The 1950s. '60s and Beyond
£27.50
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.
Cabin Fever
£16.99
Nautilus Telegraph's book of the month for July 2023.
Chilling Encounter
£8.99
Refrigerated liner Albany Contessa on voyage - a part cargo of gold ingots, hidden within machinery cases, aboard.
Frank's Bench
£9.99
The true story of A boy, A Ship with a secret, and a WW2 German POW camp. The author Peter Thomson shares his findings on who was Frank Walker, 16-year-old deckboy from The Blue Funnel liner 'Automedon' and his role in Japan declaring war on the Allies.
Pulling Together: The Making of a Global Maritime Trade Union
£19.99
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.
Rock Lighthouses of Britain and Ireland
£24.95
A new edition of the classic work on the subject - but with some of the most famous Irish rock lighthouses included.
ShipCraft 30: Bounty : HM Armed Vessel, 1787
£16.99
The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warships.
The Adlard Coles Book of Mediterranean Cruising, 5th edition
£25.00
The perfect companion for anyone who wants to cruise the Mediterranean, whether on their own yacht or chartering.
The Petrol Navy
£25.00
The Petrol Navy : British, American and Other Naval Motor Boats at War 1914 - 1920
The Seven Seas Club Centenary 1922-2022
£25.00
This title describes the illustrious history of the club and marks its centenary.
Pilot Ladder Manual: Basic Edition
£10.00
This pocket guide provides an overview of the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed when preparing for pilot embarkation and disembarkation. The text is supported by explanatory photographs and diagrams which demonstrate good and bad practice.
Churchill's Arctic Convoys: Strength Triumphs Over Adversity
£25.00
This thoroughly researched and comprehensive account examines both the political, maritime and logistic aspects of the Arctic convoy campaign. Controversially it reveals that the losses of merchant vessels were significantly greater than hitherto understood.
Shipwrecks in 100 Objects
£25.00
Stories of Survival, Tragedy, Innovation and Courage
Olympic Titanic Britannic
£25.00
The anatomy and evolution of the Olympic Class
Dazzle, Disruption and Concealment : The Science, Psychology and Art of Ship Camouflage
£30.00
David L. Williams examines the origins of maritime camouflage, how it was originally influenced by natural concealment as seen in living creatures and plants and was followed by the emergence of two fundamentally opposed schools of thought: reduced visibility and disruption to visual perception.
Churchill's Atlantic Convoys
£25.00
Churchill’s Atlantic Convoys describes the political, strategic and tactical ebb and flow of events, particularly between 1942 and 1943. Thanks to increased numbers and scientific innovations the Allies slowly gained the upper hand despite a determined German fight back in late 1943 and early 1944. While the U-boat threat was never wholly defeated, the tenacity and sacrifices of the Allied naval forces won the day.
The Steep Atlantick Stream
£14.99
Nautilus Telegraph's book of the month for June 2023.
Naval Eyewitnesses: the Experience of War 1939-1945
£25.00
Nautilus Telegraph's book of the month for May 2023.
A Maritime Review of 2021
£15.00
This book is intended to give a snapshot of the events that occurred in the shipping industry during 2021.
Bustler Class Rescue Tugs: In War & Peace
£17.99
A fine tribute to the unsung heroes and vessels during war and peace. Provides full vessel details. Complemented with many evocative photographs.
Leith Built Ships, Vol. III, Henry Robb Ltd. (1945-1965)
£17.99
Continues the highly-praised story of shipbuilding in Leith. Contains a memorable collection of photographs. Features the post-War golden era of shipbuilding and the ensuing industry changes. Written by a proud shipbuilder who is still active in shipbuilding today.
The Development of Crude Oil Tankers
£30.00
In this engaging book, Dr. Solly examines the history of crude oil tankers from early days when this vital commodity was carried aboard ordinary sailing vessels, through the innovative designs that resulted in significant breakthroughs leading to early single-hulled VLCCs, and the later stronger hence safer double-hulled vessel.