description: From the dawn of civilization man has had a fascination with the sea, and over the centuries has built a myriad of ships and sailing craft for an equally diverse range of purposes. This book is the definitive guide to over 1,500 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day. 
language: English
title: The Encyclopedia of Ships: Over 1500 Military and Civilian Ships from 5000 BC to the Present Day
titlecomplete: The Encyclopedia of Ships: Over 1500 Military and Civilian Ships from 5000 BC to the Present Day
genres: History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 21
publisher: Bookmart