Ocean Steamers: History of Ocean-going Passenger Steam Ships, 1830-1970

Hardback

Main Details

Title Ocean Steamers: History of Ocean-going Passenger Steam Ships, 1830-1970
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Adams
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 294
Category/GenreShips and shipping
ISBN/Barcode 9780904568899
ClassificationsDewey:623.82432
Audience
General
Illustrations 426 illustrations including 264 in full colour

Publishing Details

Publisher New Cavendish Books
Imprint New Cavendish Books
Publication Date 1 January 1994
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This history of the steam-powered passenger ship details its story from the Savannah of 1819, through to the Hamburg of 1969. It contains historical details of all civilian ships built in the intervening years, with numerous illustrations and much previously unpublished material.